August 24, 2011 - Fort Bend Community Newspaper for Sugar Land, Richmond, Stafford, Mo City, Katy
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Apply Today at 832-667-1570 or in person at 8181 N. Stadium Dr., Suite 200 • Houston, Texas 77054 Lic.# B08726 Be part of the home field excitement! Contemporary Services Corporation is looking for highly motivated, customer service friendly, individuals to work as: • Parking • Security • Ticket Takers and Ushers Are You Ready for Texan’s Football? 4655 Techniplex Dr. Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477 E-Mail: [email protected] • Website: www.fortbendstar.com Office: 281-690-4200 • Fax: 281-690-4250 • TOLL FREE 1-888-430-7478 The Fort Bend / Southwest STAR Family Owned and Locally Operated • An Official Fort Bend County Newspaper Wednesday, August 24, 2011 See DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.com So, school has cranked up again and here come the busses. Oh, the joys of school time traffic. With the start of school, the county’s larg- est school district, good ole’ FBISD, has a new plan… a new manager … and a new bus mapping service contracted to a vendor out of Round Rock. Well, as you might imagine, the vendor in Round Rock, he ain’t got no clue about the streets in east Fort Bend County! See BUS 54, page 13 DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE WEEK By LeaAnne Klentzman Bus 54, where are you? Volume XXXIV • No. 2 Vote in this week’s online poll: www.FortBendStar.com Do you believe that Obamacare is constitutional? Vote on our Online Poll As of press time results NO (79%) YES (21%) Shown(left to right) are the 13/14 Year Old All-Stars and their Coaches. Standing: Coach Richard Arriaga, Coach Jeff Noser, Jacob Castro, Wesley Thompson, Cody Wilson, Ray “Tito” Sanchez, Joe Fonseca, Colten Sulak, and Manager Stephen Sulak; Kneeling: Jeremy Arriaga, Chris Leal, Peyton Noser, Sammy Trevino, Joshua Balba, and Jaxon Williams. A large crowd gathered recently in the Plaza of Sugar Land Town Square for the sixth annual Sugar Land Superstar Finale, where Erica Marks was named the 2011 Superstar. Shown (from left to right):1st Runner Up Joy Nisnisan, Sugar Land Superstar 2011 Erica Marks, and 2nd Runner Up Arielle DeGueure. 2011 Sugar Land Superstar The City of Rosenberg is proud to invite the community to a parade honoring the Rosenberg National Little League (RNLL) on Saturday, August 27, begin- ning at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall. Rosenberg Mayor, Vincent M. Morales, Jr., has declared Saturday “Rosenberg National Little League Day” in the City of Rosenberg to honor the hard work and dedication of all Rosenberg National Little League players, and to express the community’s pride for the excellent represen- tation the 13 and 14 year old All-Star team has provided for Rosenberg in their quest for the Junior League Baseball World Series title. The parade will welcome the boys and coaches home from their play over the last week in Michigan. The team represent- ed the Southwest Region in the Junior League Baseball World Series in Michigan August 14 to 20. The parade procession will follow 4th street from City Hall to See PARADE, page 13 Part of the $432,000 seized last Thursday was found inside an old television. By Elsa Maxey Part of Sugar Land’s history is about to come to an end. The concluding chapter on the Central Prison Unit that started over 100 years ago is being written and it will end, when the prison closes by the end of August. It is a part of history with an end, much as the Imperial Sugar Factory that closed in 2002 has been to the city. But, it, too, will give way and turn over a piece of property for something else in store for the evolving city that has gained so much national acclaim and commendation in the past decade, documented by numer- ous awards and recognitions. The city has plans to turn the area into a business park that will help generate revenue with possibly a small portion of the 325 to 330 acres being dedicated to the air- port for its use. For now, the General Land Office (GLO) owns the land. Sugar Land spokesperson Doug Adolph said that Sugar This white prison bus was spotted in Sugar Land at the U.S.90A and SH 6 exchange just the other day heading towards the Central Prison Unit slated to be closed by the end of the month. Sugar Land Central prison unit to be emptied out by end of August Land understands the GLO could exercise a number of options for the prison property. “Not all of them would involve Sugar Land's acquisition of the property,” he said, but “it's our intent to be involved in the process.” For the time being, reports mention that within the past couple of weeks, inmates from other prisons were bused in to the Central Prison Unit. At least one of those buses was spotted locally at the intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. 90A heading towards the property. Prisoners were reported to have helped dismantle metal bunks and they also moved out furniture. As for the inmates of the Central Prison Unit, the ones that had been See PRISON, page 17 By LeaAnne Klentzman A traffic stop by Rosenberg police may prove to be profitable for police; but not so much for the intended recipient or the sender who may have to forfeit it. Thursday, August 10, about 7:45 ip.m., Rosenberg police offi- cer David Mirelez and his canine partner conducted a traffic stop in the 27000 block of US 59 in Rosenberg. During that traffic stop, the officer & the dog walked around the stopped vehicle and preformed a sniff search. When the dog was on the passenger side of the truck, it “alerted”, prompt- ing more questions and a further search. The ensuing investigation revealed what the dog “alerted” on was hidden rolls of cash. Hundreds of rolls of cash. As can be seen in the photographs, there were thousands of dollars rolled into small cylinders hidden inside what was once the picture tube of an old television. The bountiful old television was being transport- ed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. More tightly rolled cash tubes of US currency were discovered inside a propane canister that was Stop could prove profitable for police A butane tank is another unique carrier for drug money. sequestered inside a cardboard box with a gas grill that was discovered in the bed of the vehicle. A total of nearly $432,000 in US cur- rency was seized. The money will be held by police until the investigation is complete and they can make a definitive determina- tion on who the cash rightfully belongs to and why it was packaging in such a unique manner. This case remains under investigation. By Elsa Maxey Other than a late bus issue, the first day of school at FBISD prob- ably went well. But five Sugar Land parents living in the Belnap subdivision were a little frantic, when their kids’ bus could not be located after having waited at the bus stop for over an hour, and contacting the school district only routed them to the Transportation Department’s voice mail. They even called the Sugar Land Police See FBISD BUS, page 17 Parents in uproar about late FBISD bus first school day Mandatory water restrictions in place Some areas affected; some not but should be 1.5 hour wait – who you gonna call? Parade scheduled to honor Rosenberg National Little League on August 27 By LeaAnne Klentzman A Crime Stoppers special alert has been issued for the suspects in a recent, very aggressive grocery store robbery. Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers is pledging up to $5,000.00 in reward monies for any information that can lead authorities to the apprehension and conviction of the suspects who terrorized and robbed a grocery store Saturday morning August 13. Sheriff’s spokesperson Bob Haenel said the ‘Welcome Food Market’, located in the 15000 See CRIME, page 13 Crime Stoppers issues special alert By Elsa Maxey Lakes in Fort Bend communi- ties are drying up, and in other parts of the state, residents are living under threats of wildfires. Reducing the strain on water sys- tems has called for restrictions, mostly voluntary locally, but now one water supplier in Fort Bend County has issued manda- tory restrictions and not follow- ing them will be subject to a penalty. This month, the city of Houston also issued mandatory water restrictions, and they may affect Fort Bend County residents that live in Houston, but in this jurisdiction. Every water provider in Fort Bend County, as is the case in Texas, is required to have a Drought Contingency Plan to determine at what point to declare water usage restrictions. The triggers for the declarations are based on well water pumping percentages, i.e. 3 days of con- secutive pumping from a well at a certain percentage, then 2 days of consecutive,18-hours of pump- ing, etc. Wells need a time period in which to rest, maintains a water operator. First Colony MUD No. 9 Joe Taylor, Superintendent of the Quail Valley Utility District operating First Colony MUD (Municipal Utility District) No. 9, advises that there are over 2,688 water connections for the First Colony MUD No.9. Customers served by this MUD are now under mandatory water restrictions. See MANDATORY, page 13
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Apply Today at 832-667-1570 or in person at 8181 N. Stadium Dr., Suite 200 • Houston, Texas 77054Lic.# B08726
Be part of the home field excitement! Contemporary Services Corporation is looking for highly
motivated, customer service friendly, individuals to work as:
• Parking • Security • Ticket Takers and Ushers
Are You Ready for Texan’s Football?
4655 Techniplex Dr. Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477E-Mail: [email protected] • Website: www.fortbendstar.comOffice: 281-690-4200 • Fax: 281-690-4250 • TOLL FREE 1-888-430-7478
The Fort Bend / Southwest
STARFamily Owned and Locally Operated • An Official Fort Bend County Newspaper Wednesday, August 24, 2011
S e e D A I LY n e w s u p d a t e s : w w w. F o r t B e n d S t a r. c o mSee DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.com
So, school has cranked up again and here come the busses. Oh, the joys of school time traffic.
With the start of school, the county’s larg-est school district, good ole’ FBISD, has a new plan… a new manager … and a new bus mapping service contracted to a vendor out of Round Rock. Well, as you might imagine, the vendor in Round Rock, he ain’t got no clue about the streets in east Fort Bend County!
See BUS 54, page 13
DUMB
CRIMINALOF THE WEEK
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Bus 54,where are
you?
Volume XXXIV • No. 2
Vote in this week’s online poll: www.FortBendStar.com
Do you believe that Obamacare is constitutional?
Vote on our Online Poll
As of press time results
NO (79%)
YES (21%)
Shown(left to right) are the 13/14 Year Old All-Stars and their Coaches. Standing: Coach Richard Arriaga, Coach Jeff Noser, Jacob Castro, Wesley Thompson, Cody Wilson, Ray “Tito” Sanchez, Joe Fonseca, Colten Sulak, and Manager Stephen Sulak; Kneeling: Jeremy Arriaga, Chris Leal, Peyton Noser, Sammy Trevino, Joshua Balba, and Jaxon Williams.
A large crowd gathered recently in the Plaza of Sugar Land Town Square for the sixth annual Sugar Land Superstar Finale, where Erica Marks was named the 2011 Superstar. Shown (from left to right):1st Runner Up Joy Nisnisan, Sugar Land Superstar 2011 Erica Marks, and 2nd Runner Up Arielle DeGueure.
2011 Sugar Land Superstar
The City of Rosenberg is proud to invite the community to a parade honoring the Rosenberg National Little League (RNLL) on Saturday, August 27, begin-ning at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall.
Rosenberg Mayor, Vincent M. Morales, Jr., has declared Saturday “Rosenberg National Little League Day” in the City of
Rosenberg to honor the hard work and dedication of all Rosenberg National Little League players, and to express the community’s pride for the excellent represen-tation the 13 and 14 year old All-Star team has provided for Rosenberg in their quest for the Junior League Baseball World Series title.
The parade will welcome the boys and coaches home from their play over the last week in Michigan. The team represent-ed the Southwest Region in the Junior League Baseball World Series in Michigan August 14 to 20. The parade procession will follow 4th street from City Hall to
See PARADE, page 13
Part of the $432,000 seized last Thursday was found inside an old television.
By Elsa MaxeyPart of Sugar Land’s history
is about to come to an end. The concluding chapter on the Central Prison Unit that started over 100 years ago is being written and it will end, when the prison closes by the end of August.
It is a part of history with an end, much as the Imperial Sugar Factory that closed in 2002 has been to the city. But, it, too, will give way and turn over a piece of property for something else in store for the evolving city that has gained so much national acclaim and commendation in the past decade, documented by numer-ous awards and recognitions. The city has plans to turn the area into a business park that will help generate revenue with possibly a small portion of the 325 to 330 acres being dedicated to the air-port for its use. For now, the General Land Office (GLO) owns the land.
Sugar Land spokesperson Doug Adolph said that Sugar
This white prison bus was spotted in Sugar Land at the U.S.90A and SH 6 exchange just the other day heading towards the Central Prison Unit slated to be closed by the end of the month.
Sugar Land Central prison unit to be emptied out by end of August
Land understands the GLO could exercise a number of options for the prison property. “Not all of them would involve Sugar Land's acquisition of the property,” he said, but “it's our intent to be involved in the process.”
For the time being, reports mention that within the past couple of weeks, inmates from other prisons were bused in to
the Central Prison Unit. At least one of those buses was spotted locally at the intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. 90A heading towards the property. Prisoners were reported to have helped dismantle metal bunks and they also moved out furniture. As for the inmates of the Central Prison Unit, the ones that had been
See PRISON, page 17
By LeaAnne KlentzmanA traffic stop by Rosenberg
police may prove to be profitable for police; but not so much for the intended recipient or the sender who may have to forfeit it.
Thursday, August 10, about 7:45 ip.m., Rosenberg police offi-cer David Mirelez and his canine partner conducted a traffic stop in the 27000 block of US 59 in Rosenberg. During that traffic stop, the officer & the dog walked around the stopped vehicle and preformed a sniff search. When the dog was on the passenger side of the truck, it “alerted”, prompt-ing more questions and a further search.
The ensuing investigation revealed what the dog “alerted” on was hidden rolls of cash. Hundreds of rolls of cash. As can be seen in the photographs, there were thousands of dollars rolled into small cylinders hidden inside what was once the picture tube of an old television. The bountiful old television was being transport-ed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. More tightly rolled
cash tubes of US currency were discovered inside a propane canister that was
Stop could prove profitable for police
A butane tank is another unique carrier for drug money.
sequestered inside a cardboard box with a gas grill that was discovered in the bed of the vehicle.
A total of nearly $432,000 in US cur-rency was seized.
The money will be held by police until the investigation is complete and they can make a definitive determina-tion on who the cash rightfully belongs to and why it was packaging in such a unique manner.
This case remains under investigation.
By Elsa MaxeyOther than a late bus issue, the
first day of school at FBISD prob-ably went well. But five Sugar Land parents living in the Belnap subdivision were a little frantic, when their kids’ bus could not
be located after having waited at the bus stop for over an hour, and contacting the school district only routed them to the Transportation Department’s voice mail. They even called the Sugar Land Police
See FBISD BUS, page 17
Parents in uproar about late FBISD bus first school day
Mandatory water restrictions in place Some areas affected; some not but should be
1.5 hour wait – who you gonna call?
Parade scheduled to honor Rosenberg National Little League on August 27
By LeaAnne Klentzman A Crime Stoppers special alert
has been issued for the suspects in a recent, very aggressive grocery store robbery.
Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers is pledging up to $5,000.00 in reward monies for any information that can lead
authorities to the apprehension and conviction of the suspects who terrorized and robbed a grocery store Saturday morning August 13.
Sheriff’s spokesperson Bob Haenel said the ‘Welcome Food Market’, located in the 15000
See CRIME, page 13
Crime Stoppers issues special alert
By Elsa MaxeyLakes in Fort Bend communi-
ties are drying up, and in other parts of the state, residents are living under threats of wildfires. Reducing the strain on water sys-tems has called for restrictions, mostly voluntary locally, but now one water supplier in Fort Bend County has issued manda-tory restrictions and not follow-ing them will be subject to a penalty. This month, the city of Houston also issued mandatory water restrictions, and they may
affect Fort Bend County residents that live in Houston, but in this jurisdiction.
Every water provider in Fort Bend County, as is the case in Texas, is required to have a Drought Contingency Plan to determine at what point to declare water usage restrictions. The triggers for the declarations are based on well water pumping percentages, i.e. 3 days of con-secutive pumping from a well at a certain percentage, then 2 days of consecutive,18-hours of pump-
ing, etc. Wells need a time period in which to rest, maintains a water operator.
First Colony MUD No. 9Joe Taylor, Superintendent of
the Quail Valley Utility District operating First Colony MUD (Municipal Utility District) No. 9, advises that there are over 2,688 water connections for the First Colony MUD No.9. Customers served by this MUD are now under mandatory water restrictions.
See MANDATORY, page 13
Q V P r o u d H o t l i n e
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FIRST CONTRACT AWARDED! August 15, 2011 City Council awarded contract for the Community Center in QV. 300 day construction time beginning in about 30 days. The Tennis Center renovation on Cypress Point will be on next
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If we know, we tell.....I noticed that former FBISD school board president Sonal Bhuchar announced her can-didacy for state representative last week, running in Charlie Howard’s district. Charlie claims he is running but there are those of us who think he won’t. And Sugar Land city councilwom-an Jacquie Chaumette has not only already announced, but she has moved her residence after Charlie gerrymandered her and about 20 of her neighbors out
of his district, lined up support from many of the leaders in the district and sends out campaign updates every week. I think Sonal is swimming against the tide and she has barely started.
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like Jacquie. I’ve heard complaints from some who feel she is a little over self-promoting, but when I quiz them closely and ask if they still like her, they admit they do. I always point out that since she is small in stature and very black, she
HAS to self-promote to get any attention at all. Someone told me, “Hell, I’d respect her for her wardrobe alone!” making refer-ence to the fact that Chaumette is always faultless dressed and has the aura to carry it off.
What those that don’t know her don’t readily see is that she is highly educated, reasoned, and smart to boot. She has had many honors and continues to expand her horizons.
And that is not to short Sonal Bhuchar who has many of the same qualities. However, Sonal made a lot of enemies as the former president of the FBISD school board. That disapproval that many feel for the superin-tendent, Dr. Tim Jenney, is also transferred to Bhuchar, as these same people feel she never ques-tioned Jenney’s decisions.
Of course, the political ques-tion is whether Charlie Howard will run. Charlie promised his supporters long ago that he would only serve two terms, a promise he broke and claimed that he said THREE terms. After three terms, he avoided the ques-tion and usually said that he would quit when someone HE felt would do a good job came along.
Charlie has the stereotypical politician’s ability to forget what he told you before. I’m too much a lady to call him a liar, but I’ve noticed that his pants are on fire.
For example, he claims he didn’t gerrymander Jacquie out of his district because he didn’t even know where she lives. Jacquie thinks that is funny since Charlie and his wife have been in her home before, as recently as last Christmas. Guess he didn’t know where he was going.
Those are minor things but are the picture of how I think he deals with the truth.
There must be some reason that Charlie hasn’t quit before
now because he would make much more money in retirement than as a state representative. State representatives get paid so little ($600 per month) as com-pared to their retirement ben-efit which isn’t that bad. It’s calculated on the salary of a state district court judge which is $125,000 yearly. You can retire at age 60 after 8 years of ser-vice or 12 years to retire at age 50. The longer you stay on the job, the better your pension even though you were making $7,200 annually. One Texas legisla-tor who never made more than that, retired after 39 years for an annual pension of $92,704. That’s not bad considering you are in session only 149 days every other year.
Charlie has been state rep since 1995.
So why is he still running since he is certainly able to retire? I believe it is because no one that he can control or who is like-minded has agreed to run. And with former county chair-man Rick Miller standing on the sidelines, I think if Charlie thinks Rick can beat the two
women, then he will not run and support Rick. If he doesn’t think Rick can beat the two women, then he will continue to run.
However, I do think Charlie may have met his match this time. I believe the voters are unhappy with how the current legislature handled the budget crisis, resulting in massive cut-ting of school funds, and they will express their unhappiness at the ballot box.
And other candidates.....The new district, #85, which covers most of Richmond/Rosenberg, Needville, Wharton, and part of Austin County, is seeing candi-dates line up if the justice depart-ment lets the redistricting stand. The Democrats have won the first round but I’d be surprised if the lines didn’t stand.
Anyway, two Republican precinct chairs have expressed an interest in running--Bruce Fleming and Craig LaTulle and then, the surprise of all, Lee Duggan III, the son of the former mayor of Sugar Land.
Lee III was also the presi-dent of the Central Appraisal District board recently, a job that
might not make him popular, but would give him name identity. I didn’t realize he lived in the new district, but those Duggans (they won’t like me saying this) have land all over, so he might have some acreage in one of the three countries in the district.
Pat Hebert’s birthday....I was very disheartened to learn that Pat Hebert, wife of County Judge Bob Hebert, is younger than I. Her birthday was this week; mine was in April.
Not only that, but she had a much bigger blowout. However, it was all for a good cause. You were asked to bring food for the food pantry, and I heard they collected, according to the last count, about 2,010 pounds, plus about $1,000 in checks and cash. That was great! I’ve known Bob and Pat Hebert since our days in Alief and I have great respect for both of them and their dedica-tion to their community.
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AUGUST 24Alzheimer’s Assoc. free presentation
Join the Alzheimer‚ Association for a free commu-nity presentation, Diagnosis Information Session, Wednesday, August 24, 6:30pm-7:45pm, Sugar Creek Baptist Church, 13303 Southwest Freeway, West Campus Building, Room 130. Presentation will cover a variety of topics. For more information call 713.314.1313 or visit www.alz.org/texas
Legislative Update scheduledThe Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance’s Governmental Affairs Department will host a Legislative Update with state representatives Charlie Howard, John Zerwas and Ron Reynolds at 8 a.m. on Aug. 24 at the Marriott SpringHill Suites in Rosenberg. Seating is limited, RSVPs are a must. RSVP to [email protected].
AUGUST 25Rosenberg Business Reception
The Rosenberg Development Corporation, in partner-ship with the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance, will conduct the annual Rosenberg Business Appreciation Reception on Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rosenberg Civic Center.
Tips for a healthier brainSienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City, will present the program, “Tips for Building a Healthier Brain,” Thursday, August 25, 6:00 pm, Large Meeting Room of the library. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch at 281-238-2900 or 281-341-2677.
AUGUST 26Dancing Under the Stars
Break out your dancing shoes Friday, August 26, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Sugar Land Town Square, in the plaza for a night of dancing with Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors. This month’s dance style will be Latin Night – Salsa & Merengue.
TEEA hosts garage saleTexas Extension Education Association’s garage sale behind 1402 Band Rd., Rosenberg, August 26, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and August 27, 8:00 a.m. until noon. The proceeds will help to fund community service projects and scholarships. For more info at 281-342-3034.
“Successfully Single” Single’s ConferenceThis single’s conference will be held August 26 – 28, Friendship Community Bible Church, 420 Wood Street, Sugar Land.Featuring Keynote Speakers: * Rev. France Brown* Dr. John Adolph. Cost $40. For more info call 281-277-7447 or visit www.friendshipcbc.com.
AUGUST 27Music in the Plaza
The Spiffingtons will perform a free concert at Sugar Land Town Square, in the Plaza, Saturday, August 27, 7:30 p.m.-9:30- p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and friends and get ready for a great time.
AUGUST 29Cast auditions scheduled
Cast Theatrical Company will be holding auditions for the Supense thriller “Night Watch”, August 29 & 30, 7:00 PM, Cast’s Theatre 1909 Ave G Rosenberg. Six men and 4 women are needed. Check out website for play synopsis www.casttheatrical.com/auditions.html.
AUGUST 30Learn how to audition
Fort Bend Theatre introduces the new audition class for ages 11-17 with Kayleen Clements and Adina Owen. Learn the art of effective auditioning and what directors are really looking for in a good audition. Classes will be held on Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 1 from 6:30-8:30 pm at 2815 N. Main, Stafford. The cost is $50 per student. For more information www.fortbendtheatre.com, or call (281)208-3333 today to register.
AUGUST 31Learn how to make a website
Learn how to design and publish your own website for free at Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City, Wednesday, August 31, 10:00 am, in the Computer Lab. The class is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. To register online www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, or register at 281-238-2900, or visit the library.
SEPTEMBER 1Learn how to buy & sell on eBay
The Adult Services staff at Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Bvld, will present “The Basics of Buying and Selling on eBay” on Thursday, September 1, beginning at 10:00 am, in the Computer Lab. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register 281-238-2900.
Quail Valley Quails to meetQuail Valley Quails’ meeting begins at 10 AM with a social hour followed by a short business meeting, and the program. Please join them Thursday, September 1 as they kick off their 2011-2012 season by hearing Mayor Allen Owen followed by Dan Flagg to discuss the neighbors’ night out campaign. He will also pres-ent pertinent safety information that residents and homeowners need to know. Lunch is served at noon. For luncheon reservations call Terry Colley at 281-438-6234 or email her at [email protected].
FBLC hosts free Legal Line Fort Bend Lawyers CARE will hold its free Legal Line on Thursday, September 1, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The Legal Line phone number is 281-239-0015 for more information or www.fortbendlawyerscare.org. Legal Line is available to low-income residents of Fort Bend County. Legal Line is for advice and counsel only.
Giving Spirits ConcertSugar Land Town Square will hold Music in the Plaza Thursday, September 1, 7 – 9 p.m. Giving Spirits Concert Series with 103.7 FM. Bring your friends to enjoy a night of live music sponsored by Bud Light. This month’s concert will benefit Child Advocates of Fort Bend!
SEPTEMBER 2Music in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square to host Music in the Plaza Friday, September 2, 7 – 9 p.m. performed by Picture Book, as they recreate exciting Rock and Roll from the 60s and 70s.
SEPTEMBER 3Bargain book Sale – Labor Day Weekend
Friends of First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway at Grant’s Lake, Sugar Land, will hold their monthly bargain book sale Sat. Sept. 3, 9 am to 2 pm, Labor Day weekend. Good condition books, CD’s, DVD’s may be donated when the library is open or at the sale. For more information call 281-416-0936.
Opry on the SquareSugar Land Town Center to host Opry on the Square Saturday, September 3, 7 – 9 p.m., Enjoy Country
Now and Then, featuring Top 40 Country hits mixed with the classics.Visit OpryOnTheSquare.com for more info.
SEPTEMBER 4Bollywood Blast 2011
Bollywood Blast will be held Sunday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m., Miller Outdoor Theatre. Free admission and parking – Tickets at no charge ( for covered seating) can be picked up from Miller Box Office. Check the Miller Outdoor Theatre website for more informa-tion. SAMSKRITI – Indian Performing Arts presents for the 6th year in a row – Bollywood Blast 2011! A fun filled musical that works around the theme – Once Upon a Time… – fairytales with a Bollywood flavor. It will be a night celebrating diverse rhythms, exotic dance, colorful costumes and magical light-ing. For more information: www.samskritihouston.org.
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER 17Treasures & Trash
The Sugar Land Lions Club will hold their annual Treasures & Trash garage sale charitable fund-raiser Saturday, September 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.. Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage, Sugar Land. Booth space rental or for donations pick up call 281-980-3734 or 281-342-3660.
ONGOINGThe Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets every Wednesday, noon, Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal Blvd., Sugar Land. For more informa-tion call Mike Reichek at 281-575-1145 or [email protected].
Okay, I just can’t stand it.....Even though I got some very encouraging mail from people about my columns about the national political scene, I told myself I wasn’t going to write about it because Fort Bend is such a Tea Party county that my rantings fall on deaf ears. And many people, if they disagree with you about one thing, they don’t trust anything else you say or write about. Since I have some local people who I really care about, I hate to muddy up the waters when I get into party
politics.But I just can’t stand it. I’ve
been watching about the Libya situation and it just torques my jaw when I see Republicans con-tinue to criticize Obama about his handling of the Libyan ques-tion. It looks as if Libya has overthrown a dictator with help from the U.S. with us spending little money, getting cooperation from a diverse group of foreign allies, no loss of one American life, and still the Republicans can’t bring themselves to do any-thing but criticize Obama. What
is that saying? “They wouldn’t be happy if we hung them with a new rope!”
I used to think it was a black thing. But after all, Obama is half white, so maybe it’s some-thing else. I’ve now come to the conclusion that it’s a Democrat thing. They hate him because he is a Democrat. They hated Bill Clinton just as much. Hell, they even impeached him for having sex in the White House.
Republicans refuse to believe that anybody can run the country as good as they can. They would hate any Democrat in the White House.
We didn’t treat George Bush like that. We will feel the effects of George Bush’s presidency for several generations (my family is still emotionally paying for los-ing my uncle in World War II and that was a righteous war), but we don’t question his religion, par-entage, or love of country.
I have a message for Republicans: Democrats can love their country just as much as Republicans.
And I have a message for Congressional Republicans: This is becoming a class war. This economy is hurting the lower and middle class much more than anyone else, and we know who you are protecting.
I’m pretty much middle class. I don’t make $200,000 per year. My retirement has been decimat-ed. This economy is hurting my business and my income. I don’t blame Obama. I blame the politi-cal leaders who can’t get along long enough to figure it out. I’m going to vote accordingly. If you make under $200,000 per year and you vote Republican, you're crazy!
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By Elsa MaxeyIn Sugar Land, you may have
noticed the pipes at the U.S. 90A bridge over by Brooks Street and Bayview. According to the city, this is part of the interceptor reha-bilitation project. It is a project in a second phase involving East and West interceptor mains.
The pipeline is a bypass for the interceptor project, which Sugar Land reports is bypassing sewer from a manhole on Ulrich over to the sewer system on Bayview. It is in place temporarily to reroute sewer flows so the permanent line can be rehabilitated. While it looks like the pipe is taking in water from Oyster Creek since it seems to curl under the bridge, the city reports that is not the case. It also advises that the line runs under the 90A bridge at Oyster Creek and into the city's storm sewer to cross Bayview and enter the sewer system through a man-hole on the east side of Bayview.
The pipe stretches for about a quarter of a block over the
Know what $ 2.2 million will buy with revenue bonds?
ment over a five year period. Just know that the huge pipes
going into the manholes at one of the entrances of the Sugar Lakes subdivision at U.S. 90A and prob-ably other places in the vicinity are not water-sucking creatures that have been drying up the lakes in this part of the state!
Oyster Creek bridge looking as one resident said, “like a giant earthworm.” Sugar Land said the temporary bypass will be there a couple of months.
The project is part of a rec-ommended multi-year phased rehabilitation of the North collec-tion system. Two interceptor lines were constructed in 1974 and 1985, and it will cost $2.2 million plus for rehabilitating a deteriorat-ing collection system, part of criti-cal infrastructure. There are more repairs to come. According to the city, an evaluation of the East and West interceptors will take about $5.5 million in repairs or replace-
By LeaAnne Klentzman Saturday was eventful at First
Colony Mall. Sugar Land Police were called
to the mall more than a couple of times Saturday afternoon. Two of the most notable cases were to deal with an aggravated assault and a fleet footed thief.
The first indication of trouble surfaced at about 3:15 Saturday afternoon when a man notified an off duty officer, who was working security, that some boys had pulled a knife on him near the JC Penney’s entrance. Once the facts were sorted out, officers learned that a verbal altercation began over a parking space had occurred in the parking lot. The parties involved were a group of teens and an off duty Harris County deputy sheriff. A second verbal conflict erupted when all parties attempted to enter the Mall at the same JC Penney’s entrance.
At some point during the sec-
ond verbal exchange, one of the teens, not knowing the man was an off duty officer, pulled a knife from his pocket, opened it, then began yelling and threatening the off duty deputy. The knife wield-ing teen was taken into custody for aggravated assault.
Some two hours later, another off duty Sugar Land officer who happened to be working security at the Mall attempted to stop a theft suspect who decided bet-ter to run than to talk. That fleet footed thief was nabbed by more off duty police personnel who were also working security. After the foot chase, which added an evading charge to the suspect‘s laundry list of offenses, he con-tinued to fight with police thus garnering him a resisting arrest charge as well.
By Saturday night, mall secu-rity, loss prevention officers, and all the police who were working extra security were glad to see the stores close.
Melee takes place at First Colony MallSaturday very eventful
By Elsa MaxeyNot even a year has lapsed
since Missouri City consid-ered the approval of a pre-liminary plat for Watermark at Sienna Plantation, a new upscale apartment community off State Highway 6. News about it is amidst the down-scaling of apartment units on a pending proposal for the Imperial Redevelopment proj-ect.
With exposure to about 60,000 cars a day, according to developers, the apartment homes project, the majority of which is in Missouri City’s ETJ (extra territorial juris-diction), is within view from State Highway 6 at Sienna Ranch Road. But, it’s about 20 miles from where the StarTex Power field for the Skeeters’ minor league team is being built. That’s where the other multifamily apartment com-munity is proposed and pend-ing approval for development.
A total of what are called 240 Class A apartment homes, defined as luxury units, will be available next year in this area, near where Metro com-muter service to the medi-cal center and downtown Houston is now available. Reports indicate Watermark Residential closed earlier this month on what the city con-firmed is a 10-acre proper-
ty for Watermark at Sienna Plantation. The upcoming multifamily development is part of the 10,500-acre mixed-use, Sienna Plantation master planned community that has Fort Bend County residents already living in a 270-unit apartment community and in more than 20,000 homes valued in the millions with numerous amenities.
The new apartment home community will have one to three bedrooms renting for up to $1,750 a month for a 1,449 sq ft unit, according to a floor plan summary provided by the city with projected rental rates. Missouri City reports that since the project is in its ETJ, it will not review the construction plans. In accor-dance with a Sienna Plantation Development Agreement, Sienna has contracted with a third-party reviewer to inspect the plans.
Leasing at Watermark at Sienna Plantation is expect-ed to begin this upcoming January and construction is expected to be completed in October 2012.
The multifamily hous-ing developer, Watermark Residential, is currently developing projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana.
Construction begins for Class A apartments off SH 6
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Travis Gore's Eagle Project is completed and he is submitting his Eagle Scout application for approval this month. The "before" and "after" pho-tos show just one area of the garden that was transformed. His project involved putting in new pathways through the Prayer Garden of New Hope Lutheran Church, in Missouri City. Travis planned, organized and supervised a team of other scouts, parents and community helpers to help him be successful in the implementation. Travis is a Boy Scout in Troop 1424.
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Team goes to New Orleans and brings home 15 medalsNew Orleans, Louisiana
was the home of this year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games. Participants from all over the United States went to participate in various sports in search of junior olympic gold. Missouri City was well represented in karate for this year’s olym-pics, sending a team from the Dai-Ichi Shotokan Karate-Do School, in Missouri City, led by Hanshi Ricardo Johns Sr.
Under the leadership of Johns, the school sent 10 partic-ipants and each one came home with a medal. In all, the young warriors brought home 15 med-als including 3 gold medals.
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Britney Johnson, Michael Lane, Deidre Edens, Nathaniel Wilson, Timothy Lavallais II, Khalif Connor, Kasey Reliford, Sydney Reliford, Jarryd Allen, and Karina Harris. These 7 through 14 year olds showed great poise, sportsmanship, and discipline under a great amount of pressure. They represented Missouri City well.
Thanks to the parents of these very well mannered children and for taking the time out to go to New Orleans for the com-petition. Also, a big thanks to Hanshi Johns for having the patience in working with and leading these great kids in com-petition. This team participated in the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Missouri City residents encouraged to attend public meeting
What: Public forum for the FM 1092/Murphy Road Access Management Study conducted by the Houston-Galveston Area Council, in association with Missouri City and the Texas Department of Transportation will be held Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Quail Valley Middle School, 3019 FM 1092, Missouri City.
The corridor study area is defined as the southern sec-tion of FM 1092 from State Highway 6 South to Dove Country Road, just north of the city limits. FM 1092 is a major
north-south roadway, providing connections between US 59 to the north and State Highway 6 to the south. H-GAC is holding the meeting to seek comments from people who use the study corridor or own property along the corridor. The study goals and preliminary recommenda-tions will be presented, and feedback will be invited.
H-GAC representatives will be available at the meeting to answer questions. For more information about access man-agement, visit www.h-gac.com/taq.
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels receives check from Andes Novoa
After a successful fundraising event, Andres Novoa, owner of La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, and the event planning commit-tee for the 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser presented a check for over $33,794 to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. The event was held on Saturday, May 7 at La Cocina Mexican Restaurant in Richmond.
Through the continued corpo-rate and individual support this festive event, Andres Novoa, has been able to donate over $128,000 to help feed our senior adults in Fort Bend County.
“We are fortunate to live in a community where giving back is a standard,” said Andres Novoa. “Hosting this annual event is my way of supporting the individu-als who made Fort Bend County what it is today.”
“Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels is blessed to have Andres and his volunteer team organize this wonderfully, festive event to raise money to help allevi-
Shown at the check presentation are Front row (l-r): Kristin Weiss – Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, Loretta Acosta, Rachel El-Saadi, Andres Novoa-Owner of La Cocina Mexican Restaurant & Catering, Angela Vasquez, Janice Perry, Johanna Compean, Belinda Davila, Ray Aguilar – FBS Board Member; Back Row: Sandy Hawk, Hector Vasquez, Doug Perry, Angelica Martinez-Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. Not pic-tured: Belinda Gutierrez and Pam Jones.
ate senior hunger in Fort Bend,” said Manuela Arroyos, Fort Bend Seniors CEO. “We look forward to a long partnership with him and La Cocina Mexican Restaurant.”
To donate to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, please con-tact Kristin Weiss, Director of Development at FBS, at 281-633-7057 or [email protected]. To volunteer, please contact Susan Whitacre, Director of Volunteers at 281-633-7063 or [email protected].
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HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-49942223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459 Dr. Charles Murphy, Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30am - 6:00pm Sunday Worship 10:45am - 7:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Bible Study / AWANA "A Place To Call Home" - www.hbctx.org
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MURPHY RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-261-52162025 FM 1092 • Missouri City Sunday Worship: 9:30am - 5:00pm Bible Classes: Sunday 10:45am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm www.murphyroadchurch.org
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-35023900 Lexington Blvd., Missori City, TX 77459 Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am Open Skies Worship: 8:30am • www.fumcmc.org Sunday School All Ages 9:45am
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am the hub - 11:00am Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am www.cumcsl.org
METHODIST CHURCH FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.fishersofmen.org Sunday Worship: 8:30am - 11:00am Sunday School classes for ages 2 & up: 9:40am
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SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-561-088115590 Voss Road • Sugar Land • www.slcoc.org Sunday Worship Services: 7:00am • 10am • 5pm Bible Study (all ages): Sun. 9am & Wed. 7pm Tuesday Seniors' Bible Study: 10am
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-76111424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am Education hour for all ages: 9:15am www.newhopelc.org
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BRIGHTON CHURCH • 281-988-775511925 SW Frwy 59 • Stafford (Between W. Airport and Murphy Rd.) Sunday Worship: 10:30am www.brightonhouston.org • Refreshing & Relevant
FREEDOM CHURCH • 281-240-1055121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
“For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither
shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.” Isaiah 54:10
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Visit our website atwww.FortBendStar.com for more stories Sugar Land Democrats Club held first major fundraiser
The Sugar Land Democrats Club held their first major fundraising event on Saturday, August 6 at the Sugar Land Social Club. Jim Hightower was the keynote speaker. Hightower is a National Radio Commentator, writer, public speaker, and author of the book Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go With the Flow. He reminded the audience
“Under Governor Rick Perry’s leadership Texas is number one where we should be number fifty and number fifty where we should be number one.
For example, Texas is num-ber one in the percent of unin-sured children and we are num-ber fifty in percent of popula-tion aged 25 and older with a high school diploma.” After Mr. Hightower’s presentation Barnes and Noble Bookstore of Sugar Land was on hand and Mr. Hightower autographed over 30 books.
Gilberto Hinojosa, candidate for Chairperson of the Texas State Democratic Party was also in attendance. Mr. Hinojosa expressed his vision to increase the voter strength of all Texas Democrats, especially the growing Hispanic population in Texas. Mr. Hinojosa said, “We Democrats have to start talking more like Democrats and speak to the core values of our Party – equality, justice, education.”
Closing out the ceremony,
"Q" Imam - Co-Founder and Co-Chair Sugar Land Democrats Club; Deron Patterson - Co-Founder and Co-Chair Sugar Land Democrats Club; Jim Hightower, former State of Texas Secretary of Agriculture, writer, National Radio Commentator; Gilberto Hinojosa, Candidate for Chairperson Texas Democratic Party; and Lenora Sorola-Pohlman, Vice-Chair Texas Democratic Party.
Mr. “Q” Imam, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Sugar Land Democrats Club told the audi-ence that he had broken his fast for the day and said, “Happy Ramadan”. “Q” then told us he is a Democrat because the Democratic Party celebrates openly and heartily the diversity of all peoples.
On Saturday and Sunday,
October 22-23, Sugar Land Democrats Club will participate in the Dragon Boat Regatta. The Sugar Land Democrats Club challenges the Republicans of Sugar Land to a Dragon Boat race. But, beware…for Deron Patterson, Co-Chair of the Sugar Land Democrats Club is a Dragon according to the Chinese Zodiac Calendar!
YMCA kicks off camp exploratory committeeRecently, the boards of the Fort
Bend and TW Davis YMCAs announced the establishment of an Exploratory Committee to develop a YMCA Camp in Fort Bend County.
Jocelyn Gordon, Energy Orientation Manager for Champion Energy Services, stated “Champion Energy is very excited and proud to be an early community supporter of the YMCA’s efforts to bring a Y youth camp experience to Fort Bend County”.
During the event, Charlie Myer, Regional Advancement Officer for the YMCA, announced that the new Camp Exploratory Committee would be Co-Chaired by two Fort Bend County vol-unteer legends Mike Flory and Marshall Whichard. Both Flory and Whichard are former Board Chairs and Volunteers of the Year for the YMCA. The trio went on to outline that the commit-tee is initially looking at a pos-sible location as the Bates Allen County Park in Kendleton, TX. The Bates Allen Park, a Fort Bend County facility, is a 235 acre park nestled on the San Bernard River and includes two lakes, walking trails, pavilions and several other amenities. “We are currently in preliminary conversations about partnering on the camp with Fort Bend County and Kendleton pub-lic officials”, stated Mike Flory, Committee Co-Chair.
The inspiration for the camp came about after members of the YMCA Outreach Committee and County personnel were dis-cussing the development of an additional program outreach site, when the conversations turned to
the ever growing need to get Fort Bend youth more opportunities to enjoy and appreciate the great outdoor environments in Fort Bend County.
Over the coming months, the YMCA Camp Exploratory Committee will be looking at the feasibility of a camp develop-ment, finalizing possible locations and garnering initial support for the proposed camp.
For more information about the YMCA go to www.ymca-houston.org.
YMCA Camp Support – From Left to Right – Mike Flory, Y Committee Co-Chair, Jocelyn Gordon, Champion Energy, Energy Orientation Manager, and Charlie Myer, Y Regional Advancement Officer.
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difference and you refuse to com-promise on your principals, then you are extreme.
Tell that to Rep. Maxine Waters (Democrat, California). This lib-eral democrat made sure her hus-band’s bank received TARP funds even though the bank should have been taken over due to its low capital to asset ratio. Prior to that she berated oil company execu-tives at a Congressional hearings where she admitted, ‘...this liberal will be all about socialize... uh, uh, uh, will be all about basically, uh taking over and the government running all of your companies’. Another proud liberal democrat exposed by the words coming out of her mouth. See for yourself on You Tube.
During the republican presi-dential debate last week not one of the candidates would agree to $10 in spending cuts for $1 in increased taxes. Every political talk-show host quoted that as an example of the Tea Party run-ning the Republican Party. I was
pleasantly surprised that every candidate was smart enough not to fall for that trap. It was the only moment in the debate that I cheered out loud.
They could see the headline... Candidate so-in-so agrees to tax increase.
Every tax dollar out of our pocket is a dollar poured down a rat-hole. The over-reaching fed-eral government does not create one job with that money.
They are trying to disguise a tax increase by calling it tax reform. When the talking heads on TV or a politician says the words “tax reform” just “hear” the word “tax increase”. You see, there is no reform, just deduction take-aways and nothing else.
Call your congressman today and tell him the only tax reform you want to see is a flat tax or replacing the federal income tax with a national sales tax. These measures are true tax reform. Anything else is just a tax increase.
Remember, the Bush tax cuts gave a tax cut to every single income taxpayer in the United States. That is not enough for the liberal democrats. Bush real-ly got their goat when he gave an income tax cut to everyone instead of just the rich. You can tell because they still repeat that lie today.
He brought down the high-
est marginal rate from 39.6% to 35% and revenue to the treasury increased. Just 4.6 percentage points has driven these democrats crazy. That 4% is your money, not the governments and not the liberal democrat that argues with you that the government should have that money (to pour down a rat-hole).
The liberal democrat that argues for this tax increase wants to redistribute wealth and nothing more. Let me tell you something, we redistribute wealth ourselves. We distribute it to our churches and charities and non-profits that deserve our wealth and actually get it to people that need help.
These haters of wealth cre-ation will site statistics that “prove” the highest income earn-ers are increasing wealth while the lowest income earners are losing wealth and then say ‘see, we need to increase taxes on those evil rich people’. All they want is to redistribute wealth and nothing else. In fact, the Bush tax cuts for everyone, decreased the percentage on the lowest mar-ginal rate more than on the high-est marginal rate.
Never mind what will happen to job creation after the govern-ment takes $500 billion a year out of the private sector through tax increases if they let the Bush tax cuts expire.
Don’t forget, if you let the Bush tax cuts expire there will be a higher tax rate on the lowest income taxpayers. So, whenever anyone complains about the Bush
tax cuts just ask him or her why they want a tax increase on the poor.
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What happened to good old fashion service asks readerI’m wondering what is happen-
ing to good old fashion service when you go into a restaurant, especially one that is just opening up. We went to the new Boggies at Dulles and Cartwright and sat down to order. I ordered the burg-er that came with fries and my wife decided on the turkey burger that came with fries. Both were clearly printed on the menu that fries were included. The wait-ress asked if I wanted fries and I pointed out that fries were already included and she said that no they were not but they were included with the turkey burger. We said okay, burger without fries and turkey burger with fries.
About 15 minutes later she came back and said that she was sorry but they had no turkey meat for a turkey burger but could give us a chicken sandwich, but of course it didn’t include fries. Dang, how am I gonna’ get my fries… $6.99 for a burger with no fries, I’m not paying that much and not getting fries. We left.
Our next stop was Carl’s Jr where we ordered the above order and got it fairly quickly, I had my fries. I was almost finished with my burger and needed a to-go
order for my son. I ordered, paid, sat down, and waited, and waited, and waited. Folks who came in 10 minutes after I made my to-go order were eating and almost fin-ished. They lost my order.
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Fort Bend ISD students who did not pass all subject areas of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) exit test will have four opportu-nities to retest during the 2011 – 2012 school year.
The test dates are: October 18 – 21, 2011; March 5, 7, 8, 9, 2012; April 24 – 27, 2012; and July 9 – 12, 2012.
With the exception of the March test window, English Language Arts will be admin-istered the first day of test-ing, mathematics on the second day, science on the third day, and social studies on the last day of each test window. For the March test window, social studies will be administered on March 5, English Language Arts on March 7, mathematics on March 8, and science on March 9.
Information regarding the TAKS retest can be found on FBISD’s Department of Testing’s webpage at www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/testing/. Students who need to take a TAKS retest may register online at www.pearsonaccess.com/tx or call the Department of Testing at 281-634-1404 for assistance.
TAKS exit retest dates set for 2011-2012 school year
To help students prepare for the new school year, employ-ees of Aetna, Inc. and Wilson Mohr donated school supplies to Fort Bend ISD’s Shared Dreams Program.
Each year, the companies hold back-to-school supply drives at their work sites to collect new supplies to benefit FBISD stu-dents and families in need of assistance.
Aetna has supported Shared Dreams for nearly 10 years and this is the third year that Wilson Mohr has donated school supplies to the program.
FBISD’s Shared Dreams Program receives donations of school supplies
The Clements Stars Dance Team is has begun the new school year on a winning track. The girls have already competed at Dance Camp this summer bring-ing home 4 major awards includ-ing Home Routines, Camp Dance, Choreography & Dynamics, and Chosen Routines.
Teams from all over the region were represented, and participat-ed in the Crowd Pleasers Event downtown Houston at the Hyatt
Regency. The competing offi-cers for Clements High School were: Anna Busier, Lauren Castiglioni, Morgan Davis, Tori Fortenberry, Nasim Heydari, Isabella Hwang, Kelsey Key, Brea Moffett, Kaylen Parker, Claire Perry, Katherine Saunders, Michelle Shutter, Raquel Roulin, and Christina Triggs.
Director Michelle Barth looks forward to a busy, and success-ful year.
Shown front row: Lauren Castiglioni, Morgan Davis, Tori Fortenberry, Anna Busier, Katherine Saunders, Kaylen Parker, Michelle Barth. Top row: Brea Moffett, Michelle Shutter, Kelsey Key, Christina Triggs, Raquel Roulin, Nasim Heydair, Isabella Hwang, Claire Perry.
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Humphrey Ihejirikah, a student at Willowridge High School, was honored by the Houston Police Department for his outstanding service to the HPD’s Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC).
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Police, other police officials, and adult mentors to share and discuss issues of importance to Houston’s youth, with an emphasis on law enforcement topics. Ihejirikah was among 31 students recruited from Houston-area school districts to serve on the 2010-2011 HPD Youth Police Advisory Council. Members are selected by high school administrators to participate during the school year.
Practice ACT and SAT tests will be available for high school students to take on Saturday, September 24, at 8:00 a.m. at Elkins High School, located at 7007 Knights Court in Missouri City. The cost is $15 (non-refundable).
Students are asked to arrive on time with pencils, a calculator, and their picture ID. The deadline for registration is Friday, September 16. (No late registration or walk-ins will be accepted.)
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Foxy is very sweet, smart and loves to be around people . She is about a year old weighs 25lbs full grown. She is gentle with children and loves to play with other dogs. She loves to be inside the house and has very good manners. She is crate trained and house trained. She will make an excellent family pet and companion. You can call Julie at 832-483-0997 to set up an appointment to meet Foxy. You can also see many of our pets at the Petsmart in Missouri City on Saturdays. Visit our website to see photos and videos of all of the pets available for adoption: www.annie-sangelsrescue.com.
Pet of the weekThe excitement was palpable
at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce when Fort Bend Cares gathered to present grants totaling $140,000. Now entering its seventh year, Fort Bend Cares is making a powerful impact on the charities of Fort Bend County. Twenty nine worthy organiza-tions that serve disadvantaged children and youth of Fort Bend received a check.
To date, Fort Bend Cares has distributed approximately $720,000 in designated grants. The grant applications are evalu-ated and put through rigorous analysis by a group of 30 local citizens who serve on the grant committee.
Jill Curtis, Executive Director, said, “We are thrilled to be able to support so many committed organizations that are doing such valuable work. The people in Fort Bend continue to recognize the needs in our community and they react by contributing generously.”
This year’s recipients are Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boy Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Breath of Life Children’s Center, Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos,
Photo by Mary Farve
Twenty nine Fort Bend charities benefactor of grants. Shown are attendees at the presentation.
Catholic Charities/Mamie George Community Center, Cinderella-Cinderfella Project, Communities in Schools, CSTEM Teacher and Student Services, Inc., DePelchin Childrens Center, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, ESCAPE Family Resouce Center, Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room, Fort Bend County Child Advocates, Fort Bend County Womens Center, Fort Bend Family Health Center, Fort Bend Family Promise, Fort Bend Lawyers Care, Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, Houston Museum of Natural Science of Sugar Land, Men For Change, Parks Youth Ranch, Pooh’s Panda Special Needs Academy, S.I.R.E. , Soaring Eagles Ministries, Texana Center, YMCA.
Mark your calendars now for the 2012 “Road Trip to Rio – The Ultimate Lounge Experience” on Feb. 11, 2012 at Fluor in Sugar Land.
More information on Fort Bend Cares can be found at fort-bendcares.org.
David Horowitz to be guest speaker at Spirit of Freedom Republican Women’s Club
The Spirit of Freedom Republican Women’s Club will have author and speaker David Horowitz on Friday, September 16, 6:00 pm (VIP Reception) and 7:00 pm dinner and speech. The event will be at the Safari Texas Ballroom located on 11627 FM 1464 in Richmond.
David Horowitz is an American conservative writer and policy advocate. In 1988, Horowitz cre-ated the Center for the Study of Popular Culture (CSPC), which was renamed by its board of direc-tors the David Horowitz Freedom Center (DHFC) in July 2006, to institutionalize his campaigns against the Left and its anti-Americanism. He also edits the conservative FrontPage Magazine and writes for conservative web-site Newsmax. He founded the
student activist group Students For Academic Freedom.
There will be a limited number of one of Mr. Horowitz’ books, Unholy alliance: Radical Islam and the American Left, available that evening for purchase & signing.
Individual tickets start at $100 per person and sponsorship tables are also available. Funds raised at this special event will be used to support Conservative Republican candidates. This event will replace Spirit of Freedom’s September monthly meeting.
To purchase tickets or for more information on this event or to learn more about Spirit of Freedom Republican Women’s Club go to www.spiritoffreedom-women.com, email [email protected], or call 281-543-3195.
David Horowitz
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6419 LAUREL BUSH New TerriTory
Elegant 3/2.5/2 home, stunning updates, granite kitchen, great schools.Sharon Kaye $209,900
2415 CREEKTRAILrichmoNd
4/4.5/3 stone stucco home, gated enclave, 2 bdrms down, travertine flrs, chef ’s kitchen.Mike Martin $549,900
2428 HARTLEDGEroseNberg
3/2.5/2 dream acreage, house, pool, pond, cabana, bunk house, barns, pasture.Mike Martin $650,000
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Like new 4/2/2 one story Perry, high ceilings, granite kitchen, sprinkler system.Sharon Kaye $199,900
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Each office Independently Owned & Operated
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Wow a rare find. Sellers added >$60,000 garage apartment w/it own AC/Heater & water heater. The 5th bedrm & extra room dimentions are for the gar. apart.(the bedrm & living rm). It has a open concept kit. w/2 burner elec. range, sink w/window & under cabinet refrig., counter & cabinet space. Full bath & 2 walkin closets. Could also be a great home office or gameroom & media room. The main house has a Lg.upgraded island kit.new(4/11)appl.,granite counters,hardwoods,2’’blinds,wet bar, gateddrive $349,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3819SM)
LAKES OF AUSTIN PARK – ‘’Resort Style Living’’-enjoy this Tropical Oasis in your own back yard! Deep wooded lot. Sparkling Lagoona style (heated) pool with large spa & tanning ledge! Plenty of yard left for entertaining, children’s play area etc. Extended pressed concrete patio. Outdoor covered Lanai with ceiling fans & recess lighting! $274,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4427GC)
NEW LISTING
THE HIGHLANDS SEC 1 – Pride of ownership shows through-out. Many updates & upgrades! Has a flex room. 4th Bedroom could be a study. Kitchen has granite countertops & updated appliances. Replaced all sliding glass doors with French doors. Tile floors & berber carpet. Large back yard patio with lush garden. Great location & area schools. $149,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1814TS)
NEW LISTING The Virginia Mack TeamABR, CBR, CRS, GRI, HALL of Fame,
PLATINUM CLUB
(281) 207-5200RE/MAX Southwest • (281) 491-1776 X5200
www.ftbendhomes.comwww.virginiamack.com
e-mail:[email protected]
GREATWOOD ARBOR – Stunning showcase home from beginning to end! Grand 2 story entry w/curved staircase. Customs built-ins thru-out. Dble French doors to study. Lg living rm w/soaring ceilings, built-in entertain. ctr. Open concept kit. w/island, SS appls., convec. microwave & tons of cabinets & counter space. Brkfast rm overlooking extend. cov. patio w/lush landscaping. Hg exec. master ste w/sitting area & grand bath w/hg walk-in closet w/fabulous built-ins! Lg gamerm. up. J&J bath.Plantation Shutters, Must See! $355,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7618TR)
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & alarm $365,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Exquisite Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature Pecan Trees. Grand elevation with usable balcony. Custom kit. cabinets exhibit an intriguing showcase design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular 5’’ distressed hardwoods in foyer & dining rm. Hg. gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot tub & backyd. Doubled paned windows & Plantation Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, sprinkler sys & room for a pool! $390,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM)
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
NEW LISTING
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $339,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Breathtaking entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals w/hardwoods. Downstairs library w/built-in shelves & Fr. Doors. Family rm. w/wall of windows overlooking pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets w/15’’ deep shelves & granite counters. Built-in hutch w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. 18’’tile floors on the diagonal. Updated light fixtures. Hg. bay window seat in breakfast rm. Upstairs media rm/study/6th bedroom w/wall of built-ins. 3 car insulated gar. w/A/C. $574,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
NEW LISTING
SOLD
SOLD
Each office Independently Owned & Operated
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $339,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
LAKES OF AUSTIN PARK – ‘’Resort Style Living’’-enjoy this Tropical Oasis in your own back yard! Deep wooded lot. Sparkling Lagoona style (heated) pool with large spa & tanning ledge! Plenty of yard left for entertaining, children’s play area etc. Extended pressed concrete patio. Outdoor covered Lanai with ceiling fans & recess lighting! $274,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4427GC)
THE HIGHLANDS SEC 1 – Pride of ownership shows through-out. Many updates & upgrades! Has a flex room. 4th Bedroom could be a study. Kitchen has granite countertops & updated appliances. Replaced all sliding glass doors with French doors. Tile floors & berber carpet. Large back yard patio with lush garden. Great location & area schools. $149,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1814TS)
NEW LISTING
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
NEW LISTING
The Virginia Mack TeamABR, CBR, CRS, GRI, HALL of Fame,
PLATINUM CLUB
(281) 207-5200RE/MAX Southwest • (281) 491-1776 X5200
www.ftbendhomes.comwww.virginiamack.com
e-mail:[email protected]
GREATWOOD ARBOR – Stunning showcase home from beginning to end! Grand 2 story entry w/curved staircase. Customs built-ins thru-out. Dble French doors to study. Lg living rm w/soaring ceilings, built-in entertain. ctr. Open concept kit. w/island, SS appls., convec. microwave & tons of cabinets & counter space. Brkfast rm overlooking extend. cov. patio w/lush landscaping. Hg exec. master ste w/sitting area & grand bath w/hg walk-in closet w/fabulous built-ins! Lg gamerm. up. J&J bath.Plantation Shutters, Must See! $355,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7618TR)
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & alarm $365,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Exquisite Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature Pecan Trees. Grand elevation with usable balcony. Custom kit. cabinets exhibit an intriguing showcase design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular 5’’ distressed hardwoods in foyer & dining rm. Hg. gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot tub & backyd. Doubled paned windows & Plantation Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, sprinkler sys & room for a pool! $390,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM)
BRIDGEWATER – Terrific oversized backyard Oasis w/covered patio, pool/spa/waterfall! Plenty of room for a children’s play area & entertaining. No back neighbors! Over $110K in upgrades/updates! 2 story ceiling height in family rm. Sitting area off master bedrm. Upstairs game room. Plantation Shutters, 20’’ tile, recently updated A/C & Heater, flagstone decking, oversized garage & much more! Desired location, great schools! $395,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM5334AV)
NEW LISTING
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Breathtaking entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals w/hardwoods. Downstairs library w/built-in shelves & Fr. Doors. Family rm. w/wall of windows overlooking pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets w/15’’ deep shelves & granite counters. Built-in hutch w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. 18’’tile floors on the diagonal. Updated light fixtures. Hg. bay window seat in breakfast rm. Upstairs media rm/study/6th bedroom w/wall of built-ins. 3 car insulated gar. w/A/C. $549,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
NEW LISTING
SOLDSOLD
• SUGAR CREEK •3/2/2 Single Story with New AC, Granite Counters & Stainless Steel Appliances. Master BR Has Two Walk In Closets. New Light Fixtures. Walk to Pool, Park &
Elementary School. $211,900.CALL SHERRY 832-978-5936
• CREEKSHIRE •3/2/2 REDUCED ! Rare Single Story with New Laminate Flooring, New Paint, Formal Dining Room, Deck and Large Treed Lot in Quiet Location. $152,900.
CALL MIKE 281-236-9726
MIKE HARNESSBroker Associate
Realtor, ABR, ALC, GRI, e-Pro
TEAM LEADER, THE SUGAR LAND
REAL ESTATE TEAM AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY • 281-340-4122 DIRECT • 281-236-9726 CELL • 281-265-0123 FAX
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office: [email protected]
barbarajmontgomery.com
VENETIAN ESTATES • a must see! Many new beautiful changes. Master bath has totally been redone, blends of granite, tile, elegant light fixtures recessed lighting, dry sauna, whirlpool tub, just gorgeous. Hardwoods in master suite & blackout shades. Most rooms have view of lake & bird sanctuary. See birds flock into a private reserve! Huge lap pool, sport court, media room, curcular drive on almost acre lot. Special house for special buyers! $849,900. Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938.
BM403LO
SUGAR CREEK • Lovely 4 bedroom home in prestigious sugar creek golf course community. 2 Story den w/floor to ceiling windows & fireplace. Granite island kitchen. Large breakfast room overlooking pool. Huge upstairs gamreoom & study, upstairs deck overlooking pool. High ceilings, slate tile floors, crown molding, ceiling fans. You just add your personal tastes to make this your home! $369,000. Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938.
BM1225WE
BONBROOK • Model home w/tons of upgrades & great view of lake. Popular 2-story plan w/4-bdrms, 3.5-baths & media rm. Perfect for medium to large family, plenty of room for everybody. Master bdrm & gamerm w/high ceilings. Wrought iron staircase, maple kitchen cabinets, 1-1/2’’bull-nose granite counter top w/under mount sink, ceiling fan in master, family & gamerm, all bdrms are pre-wired for phone & cable. Limestone fireplace w/remote control direct vent, hardwood floors in entry plus more. $229,900. Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938.
MODEL HOME
BM9223RA
DEERFIELD4/2.5/2 • $239,900
POOL COVERED PATIO,GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
PECAN GROVE
NEW PRICE
BLAIR MEADOW3/2/2 • $124,500
GREAT BUY ON A GOOD HOUSE
MEADOWS PLACE
RIVER MEADOW4/2/2 • $157,500
GREAT PATIO & GARDEN AREA, 2243 SQ.FT BUILT BY PERRY HOMES
MEADOWGLEN
DORRANCE3/2.5/2 • $139,900
W/ BOTH FORMALS, LOFT & EXTRA STUDY AREA
MEADOWS PLACE
MULHOLLAND5/3/2 • $154,900
BOTH FORMALS AND LOFT
MEADOWS PLACE
281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
SIENNA PLANTATION: Fedrick Har-ris Custom Home; Backs to Wooded Re-serve; Slate & Wood Flrs; Private Study; 2nd Bedrm Down; Granite Counters; 1st Flr Media Rm; Pool/Spa. $385,900. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3806NF)
SALE OR LEASE
GRAND MISSION: 1.5-Story David Weekley Home; 3 Bedrms; Private Study; Large Kitchen w/Granite & 42” Cabinets; 2nd Flr Game Rm; Oversized Patio. $195,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (7411CG)
SWEETWATER: Charming 2 Story Home Nestles on Sweetwater Golf Course offers Both Formals; Private study w/Fireplace; Island Kitchen; Wood & Tile Flrs; Upgraded Master Bath; 3 Bedrms/3Baths. $498,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (40GL)
SWEETWATER
SUGAR CREEK: One-story Patio Home; Cul-de-sac Lot w/Views of Golf Course & Greenbelt; Silestone Counters; Sun Rm; Study; 3/2.1/2. $207,000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)
SWEETWATER: Grand Carmichael & Dame 2-Story Home; Both Formals; 2-Story Gentleman’s Library; Master + Exerise Rm; Master Bath w/Dry Sauna; Pool/Spa; Much More! 5/3.1/3A $900,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (17WH)
SWEETWATER
SWEETWATER: Custom Fedrick Harris 2-Story Designed offers Both Formals + Family; Island Kitchen w/SS Appliances; Updated Master Bath + Secret Owners Retreat; /Card Rm; Pool/Spa; and So Much More! $754,000 . Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4914ME)
SWEETWATER
FIRST COLONY: 2-Story Home on Corner Lot offers Family Rm w/High Ceiling; Granite In ALL Baths; Recent Neutral Carpet (2009); Game Rm; 4/2.1/2+Boat Storage; Zoned to Clements. $249,900 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2626WG)
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SIENNA PLANTATION: 2-Story Home; Acre Wooded Lot; Hardwood & Tile Flrs; Granite Counters Thruout; 1st Flr Master Suite + Guest Quarters; Game + Theater Rm; Much More! $750,000 or $5500/Fully Funished! $750,000 OR $5500/FULLY FUNISHED! Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (10WS)
SALE OR LEASE
TELFAIR: 1-Story David Weekley Home; Private Study; Sun Rm; Island. Kitchen; Granite; Tile & Wood Flrs; Plantation Shutters; Extended Patio; 3/2.1/2A. $350,000 OR $2,500/MO Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (714NE)
SALE OR LEASE
SUSANLERNER
Realtor
LYNNRENTZ
Realtor
ARLENE ROLSEN
CRS, Realtor
281.414.8400 www.arlenerolsen.com
Selling Ft. Bend’s finest homes since 1985.14033 SW FRWY., Suite 702
Sugar Land, TX 77478
FAX(281) 242-5829
OFFICE (281) 242-6200
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Becky FaustABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI
713-828-9007RE/MAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 • Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
QUAIL VALLEY4/2 ½ /2 with master down; separate jetted tub & shower. Light laminates thru downstairs. Study with French doors, high ceilings, tiled kitchen & breakfast that opens out to the family room with fireplace. Formal dining. Gameroom up. 2-story entry. Island kitchen w/breakfast bar, gas stove. $154,900. Possible short sale, getting approval now. (4011SS)
CHIMNEYSTONE Chimneystone, 3/2/2, Ready for move-in, this delightful all brick home has replaced appliances, gas cooking, includes refrigerator, washer & dryer that can stay, granite counters, tile floors, replaced carpet in living & bedrooms, big yard, great shade trees, close to pool & tennis court, Clements HS, $138,900. (4115IS)
QUAIL VALLEY GLENN LAKESQuail Valley Golf Course custom home. 2 living areas, formal dining, master down, remodeled master bath & updated kitchen with granite, tile, appliances. Replaced flooring. Playset stays. 2-sided fireplace. High ceilings, big closets. $147,500 (2051MA)
SOLD
BROOKS SIMMONScell: 713-502-8905
www.brookssimmons.com
SIENNA PLANTATION • Only lived in for 6 months. This home is like new. Many upgrades; hardwood floors in both formals, tile and carpet. Large country kitchen with island and granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances, plantation shutters. Master suite has separate sitting area, his & hers closets, media room with built-in surround sound speakers and much more. A full set of solar screens are included. $334,999. Call Brooks Simmons to see!!!! 713-502-8905
BS2610CC
SIENNA PLANTATION • Spacious one story Perry home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Beautiful hand scraped hardwood floors in den, hallways, master bedroom/bath and 2 other bedrooms.Shows like a model. The large backyard is beautifully landscaped and has plenty of room for the kids. A private driveway gate leads to an enlarged 3 car garage with a 14 ft. extension. If you are looking for a special one story, this is it. Exemplary Sienna Crossing Elem.*Energy efficient home. Electric bill was only $160 in June 2011. $269,995. Call Brooks Simmons to see!!!! 713-502-8905
BS8911SF
SUGARFIELD • Very nice 2 story in small neighborhood. Close to schools, shopping and easy access to Hwy 59, Westpark Tollway and Hwy 6. Custom painting, 5 bedrooms if study is converted. One of the bedrooms has been made into a media room but could easily be put back as a bedroom. No backyard neighbors. $164,900. Call Brooks Simmons to see!!!! 713-502-8905
BS9602SU
PRICE REDUCED
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Fort Bend Chaptermonthly meeting
www.abwafortbendchapter.com
SEPTEMBER 1, THURSDAY Sugar Creek Country Club
5:30pm Networking6:30pm Meeting
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
BY BECKY HALLSTAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
W.C.R. / ABWA / SWAPEN
SIENNA VILLAGE OF SHIPMANS LLarge corner lot. wood floors through main living areas. within walking distance to Ridge Point High School, Fort Bends newest high school. Spacious throughout, beautiful pergola covered w/twisting vines to keep you cool on your extended living space. $223,000
3057AN RIVERSTONELarge home on cul-de-sac. Built by Ashton Woods, tropical pool, granite countertops/island in kit. master down w/crown molding/lighting, plantation blinds/french doors to pool. Upstairs/hard wood floors all rooms, built in computer desk and a se-cret 15x8 room. $384,000
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND!Almost 3100sqft! 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths, both formals, gameroom and master down. Over $42K in upgrades/improvements. All bedroom furniture stays & Fridge & pool table too. Free home warranty. Big culdesac lot. Priced to go in the $280’s.
NEW LISTING
FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LANDParadise heated diving pool & spa! Huge culdesac lot! 4 bedrooms & gameroom, Totally updated over $50K. 2 story living very open plan. Priced to go fast in the $270’s.
REDUCED W/ POOL
WATERSIDE ESTATES/GRANDPARKWAY AREA!
Built in 2005! Original owners! 3 bedrooms & study! Open plan with tile thru out gourmet kitchen. great culdesac street Free home warranty. $160’s
NEW LISTING
GREATWOOD/SUGAR LANDBuilt in 2002! Grand 2 story w/ 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths. Master down with study & gameroom up. Hollywood bath too. Upgrades w/granite counters/SS appliances, wood & tile floors. Culdesac lot and no neighbors behind you! $320’s
REDUCED W/ POOL
FIRST COLONY!2 story on corner lot with paradise pool. Built in 2000. Double pane windows with Brick & hardiplank siding. 3 bedrooms, study & gameroom! 2 Story living opens to gourmet kitchen. Priced in low $200’s Zoned to Clements high school.
REDUCED W/ POOL
SIENNA PLANTATIONAdorable David Weekly 2 story home built in 2005. 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath mast down and gameroom up. Also study down. Culdesac street. Shows like a model home. Priced at $170’s.
REDUCED
This five bedroom custom by Huntington Homes is on a half acre lot! The quality of upgrades are evident, as you enter the foyer... not a detail has been missed. Wide plank distressed wood flooring extends throughout the downstairs. Floor plan has both formals, a library, gameroom and a media room. Kitchen has gorgeous Benedittini cabinetry, Wolf professional appliances. The back yard retreat has it all - saltwater pool by Hipp Pools, extended flagstone patio and an outdoor kitchen! (14WL)
$699,000 • Sienna Plantation
This beautiful Federick Harris Estate Home is a rare find! It is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, on a half acre lot. Home has 3 bedrooms downstairs and 3 bedrooms, plus a bonus room & upstairs. Too many upgrades to mention them all! Entry has stone floor-ing. Staircase, formals & family room have recent hardwood flooring. Custom TV niches and a window bench seat in breakfast area are nice touches. Gour-met kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counter-tops and stainless appliances is to die for! (3411SU)
$399,000 • Sienna Plantation
NEW PRICE
This is truly a custom home, without the custom price! Upon entry, you will immediately notice the quality of the finishes. The home has nailed down hand scraped wood flooring throughout the downstairs, staircase, gameroom & hallways. The gourmet kitchen has an incredible com-mercial grade Thermador appliance package, including a 36’’ gas range, built-in fridge and a built-in cappacino maker! You will never want to eat out! $3K in shutters/blinds. Great location & no backyard neighbors! (9238BG)
$450,000 • Sienna Plantation
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This magnificent mediterranean stucco & stone home with tile roof is perfect for entertaining.
RIVERSTONE $1,088,80025 SUNSET PARK
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Amazing Ashton Woods Ready for Move In! 5 Bed-rooms (2 Down) 4 Baths Backs to Creek & Greenbelt.
RIVERSTONE $379,0005311RC
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Truly a masterpiece. This 7401 s.f. spectacular stucco & stone has phenomenal architectural design. Prepare to be amazed as you enter the grand foyer w/floating spiral staircase & iron handrail enhanced w/ circular stone walls & dramatic dome ceiling.
SWEETWATER $1,845,000
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WEST END TERRACE – Sold for land value only!! Excellent property for New Construction, surrounded by newly built townhomes/condos. House was converted into a duplex. Notify your investors! $310,000 Arroyos Team 832-282-9115 (4314OR)
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LEXINGTON PLACE – Lovely upgraded gently lived-in home! Owners added $16K in builder upgrades & then upgraded the kitchen & bathroom vanities w/silestone. Upgraded Marble tile in entrance, kitchen & utility. SS appliances, laminate flrs in family rm & hall. A little bit of luxury priced to sell!! Peaceful greenbelt behind home. $123,500 David Goldberg 713-705-7400 (3027LL)
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SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard, pool, & spa. Two story living area, wood floors, island kitchen with sub-zero, & wetbar with icemaker. Recent carpet, & roof in 00’. Dual staircases. Master suite with large exec. bath. Large utility room, gameroom up,& study down w/built-ins. Sought after Clements H.S.! $559,900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYWhat a knock out home w/ fabulous tropical paradise for a backyard! Beautiful pool, waterfall, covered patio across back of home, & landscaped to die for! Updated, tile flooring (except for bedrooms)higher ceilings, windows across back w/ spectacular view. French doors, atrium, large master with sitting area and fireplace, remodelled bath with wirlpool. $159,900 (3035GH)
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QUAIL VALLEYWhat an incredible golf course view from your spacious living area! Higher ceilings, very open plan, great for entertaining! Beautiful atrium off formal dining, island kitchen with atrium view from breakfast area also. Lovely tile flooring throughout except bedrooms. $122,900 (2703KC)
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony! Many updates include granite countertops,stainless appliances, tile floors and much more. Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus study.Sought after schools, and neighborhood! So convenient to EVERYTHING! $304,900 (26HE)
QUAIL VALLEYWow! Absolutely gorgeous! Updated! Corner lot with 3
car garage and fabulous, oversized backyard paradise!
Large pool and spa, patio, plus deck, surrounded by
trees! Updates include granite countertops in kitchen,
and remodelled baths, tile floors and backsplashes.
Master carpet replaced along with roof, heaters, duct
work, appliances, A/C down. $209,900 (3803WV)
PEARLANDLooking for land, in a subdivision, good schools, and convenient? Look no further! One story, custom built by owner, on 1.1 acre(CAD) with TREES! Fresh interior paint,with many replaced items,such as capet, garage opener, A/C(02’), evap.coil (98) hot water heater (05)dishwasher-just to mention a few! $159,900 (6370HE)
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www.ftbendproperties.comPEARLAND • over 3/4 acre with historic Heights home that has tons of updates. Located at end of cul-de-sac. Front and rear porches. Beautiful hardwoods thru-out.(4910CE)
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COMING SOONSEDONA CREEK • Over 3500 sq ft. Large living, den and gameroom. Island kitchen has lots of storage and counterspace. Beautiful upgrades. Gameroom is approx 36x17 and could also be a media room. Master down. (2931KE)
4/2.5/2 • $174,900
RIVER EDGE • Lakefront! Stunning and ap-pointed home. Large dining,formal living room open. Island Kitchen with large pantry. Their exercise room down could be second bedroom. Master with sitting area. Large list of upgrades including plantation shutters,media room wired for projection system. Two story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake. (107WB)
5/3.5/2 • $349,900
JUST REDUCEDNEW LISTINGPLANTATION CREEK • Wonderful home w/upgrades. Ceramic Tile in entry, kitchen, breakfast room, living & dining rooms, master & master bath. High ceil-ings open up floorplan. Living room, din-ing room, den & gameroom are spacious. Master down. Covered patio. (3111LB)
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WOW – Custom 1 story w/ over 3800 sq.ft. & 5 car garage on 1 acre tract!! 4 bedrooms, 2/1 baths, both formals plus den. Island kitchen. All with great backyard and Pool views. Split plan, HUGE gameroom. 2 car attached garage w/ extra (A/C’d) room above for storage. 3 car detached with full 2nd story that can be finished out as another room or just used as-is for storage! MLS# 58740103 $395,000. (5222CH)
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QUAIL VALLEY – Grand magnolias & updated landscaping frame this charm-ing Colonial 5 bedroom 3/1 bath home. Stately pillars at the front porch entry opens to freshly painted interior. Recent carpet, updated tile flooring. Formal dining, study. Spacious kitchen w/ updated appliances. Huge den area w/ built-in bookshelves. Master down. 4 Big bedrooms up. Covered back patio & just a 5 iron from golf club! MLS# 89713450 $212,000. (2902NB)
SIENNA – Big 5 bedroom home on corner lot of cul-de-sac street & NO back neighbors!! Beauti-ful wood floors in entry, study & dining. Oversized den w/custom faux paint. Island kitchen w/ granite counters. Master suite down. Huge gameroom & 4 big bedrooms up. Oversized faux flagstone patio for hosting those family BBQ’s. Short walk to fit-ness center, pool & playground. MLS# 23936642 $279,000. (10527CA)
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WESTPOINT ESTATES SEC 1 – 2 acre treed lot backing up to creek – perfect for your dream home. Small community with deer roaming your back yard. In Sienna area just minutes from Fort Bend toll road, Highway 6 etc. Beautiful estate homes in the area. MLS# 10496047 $179,000 (17WE)
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Houston home sales rise again in JulyAccording to the latest month-
ly data compiled by the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR), July sales of single-fam-ily homes rose 16.7 percent ver-sus one year earlier. That third increase of the year followed gains in January and June. All segments of the housing mar-ket, from the sub-$80,000 to the $500,000 and above, experienced positive sales. On a year-to-date basis, sales declined 2.2 percent. Compared to July of 2009, a year with no unusual market factors like Hurricane Ike in 2008 and the 2010 tax credit, single-family home sales were down 12.2 per-cent.
“It is still premature to label this latest increase in home sales a true positive indicator, but with the effects of last year’s tax credit
fading and local employment figures strengthening, we should soon have an accurate reading on the Houston real estate market,” said Carlos P. Bujosa, HAR chair-man and VP at Transwestern. “I believe the year-to-date and July 2009 comparisons probably yield the most realistic picture of what’s happening locally, and that places Houston in an enviable position when you see how other real estate markets around the country continue to struggle.
Month-end pending sales for July totaled 3,659, up 12.0 percent from last year. The rate is moving more in line with levels typically seen during the summer home sales months, but still reflects the rapid pace at which 2010 sales went under contract in advance of the tax credit closing deadline.
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Water DistrictNotice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate
The FIRST COLONY M.U.D. #10 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on September 14, 2011, 12:00 p.m., at 2277 Plaza Drive STE 290, Sugar Land, TX. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Zac Cypert, Stewart Jacobson, Linda Ott, Melanie Pede
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: Rodney Craig
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.49000/$100 $0.49000/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.00000/$100
Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) 0.00%
Average appraised value $ 666,974 $ 609,090
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 666,974 $ 609,090Tax on average residence homestead $ 3,268.17 $ 2,984.54Annual increase/decrease in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $ -283.63and percentage of increase (+/-) -8.67%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Bob Leared, Tax Assesor-Collector 713-932-9011
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By LeaAnne Klentzman Late Saturday night, about
11:12, Sugar Land Police were dispatched to a home on Farmington Lane after a reported car burglary.
Reportedly, a homeowner wit-nessed someone break out the window of his car then flee the area in a vehicle. The homeowner was able to provide police with a vehicle description and partial license plate.
Sugar Land officers began to search the area for the sus-pect vehicle and located it near Highway 6 and Lexington Boulevard. After a traffic stop and the ensuing investigation, the sus-pect was taken into custody and charged with criminal mischief.
Mischief in Sugar Land
Photo submitted by Sienna Crossing Elementary School
Sienna Crossing Elementary School fourth-grade student, Nathaniel Lacewell, was on a winning team at the Prime Time Sports 2011 National Basketball Championship games. The competition offered more than 40 events, for both girls and boys, in four states this summer. Lacewell and his Gulf Coast Blue Chips teammates won the championship title in the 3rd Grade Boys’ division of the basket-ball competition, held July 28-31 in Dallas. In their final game, the Gulf Coast Blue Chips defeated the Dawgs with a score of 57 to 9.
Sienna Crossing student on winning basketball team
With potential benefits such as quicker recovery and less pain, minimally invasive surgery has become popular for a variety of surgical procedures. For some operations, such as gallbladder removal, it is more widely used than conventional open surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery, also called laparoscopic or endo-scopic surgery, may require a few incisions of less than a half-inch each, compared with an incision of 5 to 8 inches or longer with open surgery. The surgeon inserts a rigid scope consisting of a camera and light into a port through one of the incisions. Images are sent to a screen, which the surgeon watches while performing the surgery using instruments insert-ed through one or more of the other incisions.
“Not all surgeries can be per-formed using minimally invasive techniques, but the list is grow-ing,” says Timothy Oppermann, M.D., board-certified general surgeon and on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “Major cancer, heart or other surger-ies may require a more open surgical field. In some instanc-
es — even if a laparoscopic procedure is p e r f o r m e d routinely — a physician may determine that a particular patient is not a good candidate
based on his or her overall health or surgical history.”
However, when laparoscopic surgery is determined to be a good option, it may offer the fol-lowing benefits:
• Shorter recovery time. Since small incisions usually heal faster than large ones, some surgeries can be done on an out-patient basis. Surgical patients who are admitted to the hospi-tal may be released sooner and return to their regular activities faster.
• Less pain. Smaller incisions generally mean less post-opera-tive pain.
• Lower risk of infection. Smaller wounds are generally at less risk of infection.
• Less blood loss. The tiny incisions involved in minimally invasive surgery can usually
Timothy Oppermann
result in less blood loss than would be experienced with open surgery.
• Less scarring. This can be a significant consideration for some patients.
“Gallbladder removals, hernia surgeries and appendectomies are among the most commonly performed minimally invasive procedures,” Dr. Oppermann says. “Minimally invasive tech-niques are now used in most fields of surgery.” Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been in the forefront offering minimally invasive surgical options in the following specialties:
• Bariatric • Cardiovascular • Colorectal • Gastroenterology • General Surgery • Gynecology • Neurosurgery • Otorhinolaryngology • Orthopedics • UrologyIf you are anticipating surgery
or want a second opinion, Dr. Oppermann will discuss your options with you and determine whether minimally invasive surgery is appropriate for you. For an appointment with Dr. Oppermann, call 281-275-0860.
Spotlight on minimally invasive surgery
New Territory Women’s Association is proud to donate $1,200 to East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. EFBHNM is a food pantry, emergency assistance and resale shop that addresses the basic human needs of fami-lies in temporary financial cri-sis in East Fort Bend County. Humanneeds.org
The New Territory Women's Association is a diverse group of women with a variety of interests joining together to make new friends, have fun and give back to the community. Find out more about The New Territory Women’s Association by attending the membership
drive. Thursday, August 25, from 7 PM to 9 PM at Niners Grill, 5870 New Territory Blvd, Sugar Land.
Pictured are Vickie Coates –EFBHNM Director and Lisa Dolezal – NTWA President.
New Territory Women’s Association makes donation
By LeaAnne Klentzman Missouri City Police were
working on a missing persons ‘cold case’ when they happen upon a 9 year old homicide.
In November of 2002, Christopher Allen Daigle, of Missouri City went missing. At the time of his disappearance he was presumed to have been a runaway.
Recently, Missouri City detectives reopened the old case on Daigle and began to ferret through the infor-mation with a fresh perspective. Almost right away, the detective working the case hit pay dirt when he interviewed one of the last people listed as having seen Daigle before his disappearance.
According to reports, Daigle, then 17, and some friends trav-
eled to far southeast Fort Bend County, near Brazoria County to party. During that outing Daigle was killed. No further details have been released.
However, with the informa-tion obtained by Missouri City
Police, the crime scene where Daigle was pur-ported to have been murdered was located and some human bones were recovered. Once the crime scene was established, Missouri City personnel along with Sheriff’s personnel
searched that area for evidence. The murder is believed to have occurred in the county‘s juris-diction; the missing persons case was filed in Missouri City.
Based on all aspects of Missouri City’s investigation, a murder warrant was issued Aug.
Richard Mendoza
Missing person case results in arrest
12, 2011, for Richard Mendoza, 26, of Fresno in connection with the incident.
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Treatment of High Calcium LevelsHypercalcemia is a condition of an above normal calcium level in the
blood. Calcium facilitates the formation of our bones, and is also involved in muscle contractions, the release of hormones, and the maintenance of functions of nerves and the brain. Certain medical conditions may lead to hypercalcemia, including certain types of cancer. Hypercalcemia may also be caused by certain medications, such as lithium and thiazide diuretics. Symptoms of hypercalcemia may include constipation, fatigue, and depression, although persons with the condition may not experience any symptoms. Muscle weakness, dehydration, ad nausea are other possible symptoms.
Calcitonin (Miacalcin) is a medication available with a prescription that works to decrease the calcium concentration in the blood by increasing the amount of calcium that is excreted by the body, and also decreasing bone reabsorption. Bisphosphonates also may be prescribed for persons with hypercalcemia. These medications work by disrupting bone resorption and therefore inhibiting calcium release. Pamidronate (Aredia), etidronate (Didronel), and ibandronate (Boniva) are examples of bisphosphonates. Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa) is also a bisphosphonate that may be prescribed for persons with this condition.
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Admin. Assistant-Bookkeeperwith Quickbooks experience and
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fax Resume to 281-240-3528
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is a worldwide leader for the oil and gas industry and has been dedicated to providing the highest quality oilfield products and services for more than 150 years. We currently have the following opportunities available in the Fort Bend area:
CNC & MANUAL MACHINISTS
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You may also fax your resume to (281) 240-4508 or apply online at www.nov.com/careers referring to Requisition Number.
NOV offers a safe work environment and great benefits.EOE, M/F/D/V
TITLE COMPANY HIR-ING EXPERIENCED ESCROW ASSISTANT. Mortgage or legal expe-rience considered. Must be computer literate. Growth potential. Email resume to [email protected]
DRIVERS: OTR Tanker Work. Based our of Bay-town, TX. Great pay and benefits! CDL-A w/X End 2 years experience. 281-385-6377. www.cryodriv-ers.com
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Bids will be accepted by Quail Valley Utility District for the following item, including delivery, to Quail Valley Utility District Office, Thursday, September 15, 2011, until 10:00 AM, then publicly opened and read aloud:
36,000 lbs. liquid chlorine in 2,000 lb. containers
22,000 lbs. liquid chlorine in 150 lb. containers
1,000 lbs. granular calcium hypochlorite
20,000 lbs. liquid sulfur dioxide in 2,000 lb. containers
Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Quail Valley Utility District Office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas (281) 499-5539
NOTICE TO BIDDERSBids will be accepted by Quail Valley Utility District for the following item at the Quail Valley U.D. office, Thursday, September 15, 2011 until 10:00 A.M., then publicly opened and read aloud.
SLUDGE HAULING AND ULTIMATE DISPOSAL
Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Quail Valley U.D. office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459 Phone: (281) 499-5539.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Bids will be accepted by Quail Valley Utility District for the following item at the Quail Valley U.D. office, Thursday September 15, 2011, until 10:00 A.M., then publicly opened and read aloud.
120,000 lbs. Liquid Polyphosphate
Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Quail Valley U.D. office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459 Phone: (281) 499-5539.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
WAREHOUSE PERSON
BRICE COMPANYt: 281.240.1788 f: 281.240.0656
We need a hardworking, responsible individual for shipping / receiving, light warehouse and shop work. A mechanical aptitude is helpful. If you are a high school graduate (college credit a plus), with a good attitude, please call us. Top pay & benefits.
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OWNER OPERATORS WANTED - Local Work, End Dump Pneumatic Tanker, Home Daily, Paid Weekly. Sign on Bonus! Call for details: 281-693-4587
WE ARE NOW HIRING a full time front desk employee for a grow-ing Chiropractic office. Please call 281-969-7638 or email resume to [email protected]
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DRIVERS: OD/Flatbed. Class A 2yrs Exp. Req. OD: Hourly pay/Flatbed: Driver Wages Recently Increased! $.40-.50cpm. Trinity Logistics Group - EEO /AA 800-533-7862 Ext. 6
CANYON GATE IS HIR-ING a Corporate Asso-ciation Director. Quali-fied candidates will have experience managing daily operations for large fast paced community. Must have min. 3 yrs ex-perience and customer service focused. Email resume to [email protected].
Mandatory water restrictions in place ............................................................................................................from page 1
That accounts for over 8,000 Missouri City residents since all of MUD No. 9 is in that city.
Last week on Wednesday, Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan for this MUD was imple-mented and it took effect imme-diately after a brief Stage One period, said Taylor.
Prohibitions at this time include:
• Washing down sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts or other hard-surfaced areas
• Washing down buildings or
structures other than for immedi-ate fire protection
• Using water for dust control• Flushing gutters or allowing
water to run or accumulate in gut-ters or streets
• Failing to repair a water leak within a reasonable period after notice has been given about the needed repair
First Colony MUD No.9 also has limits for irrigating landscaped areas with sprinklers—like doing it certain days of the week in accordance with address number endings, and only between mid-
night and 10 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and midnight. These limits also apply to washing cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, trailers, even airplanes and other vehicles, and only with hand-held buckets and hoses.
If you live in this MUD dis-trict, in order to fill or add water to indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools or Jacuzzi-type pools, you’ll have to wait for the designated watering days. Also, no ornamental fountain or pond for scenic purposes is allowed, except to support aquatic
Crime Stoppers issue special alert.................. from page 1
Gun toting suspect
block of Beechnut, in far north-east Fort Bend County, was robbed at 9 am that Saturday morning by two masked males. Another male, reportedly an accomplice, was waiting outside in the getaway car.
Haenel said two males entered the store that morning with shot-
guns drawn. One suspect jumped the counter, struck the clerk, then attempted to rip the cash drawer from the register, said Haenel. He also said, “The second sub-ject forced customers to the floor and demanded they give up their wallets.” While that suspect was looting the customers, he kicked
Bus 54 where are you? ....... from page 1
And, those maps ... they only have left and right turns - forget that pesky north, south, east and west, mess!
So you weave the tapestry of …. ya’ ain’t from around here, coupled with maps from never been here, bound together with routes that show streets that don’t
intersect. Hopefully by the end of the first six weeks they won’t be loosing double digit numbers of kids everyday.
When you see a bus wandering around a neighborhood … have some mercy!
This may not be criminal; but it sure is plenty dumb!
life or when the fountains and ponds have recirculation systems.
Fire hydrant water use is lim-ited to fire fighting, and when nec-essary to maintain public health, safety and welfare. Restaurant business customers are also pro-hibited from serving water to patrons, except when requested. The water district may be called for more information at 281-499-5539, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Sugar LandIn the meantime, Sugar Land
reports that due to the ongoing drought conditions and the state-wide disaster proclamation from Governor Rick Perry, earlier this summer it asked residents, busi-nesses, and homeowners asso-ciations to voluntarily cut back on outdoor water usage to help spread and balance peak water demands. On Monday, Sugar Land spokesperson Doug Adolph said that although the city has ample groundwater supplies, “the TCEQ has requested all Brazos basin water users voluntarily reduce water use to help ensure an adequate water supply.” Sugar Land’s Voluntary Water Use Schedule is intended to distribute customers' water use throughout the week and throughout the day. The city reports that 60% of its water demand is used for irriga-tion and changing irrigation times reduces the early morning demand coupled with twice a week water-ing, which distributes water use and reduces drastic water use spikes in demand.
Adolph said that the city’s sys-tem is designed to deliver adequate water, but “when everyone uses the water during the same time period, on the same day of the week, the pumps and production system become stressed.” Check the Sugar Land’s website for spe-cific tips. For example, grass in the shade may need water only once per week. There’s also a Sugar Land W.I.S.E. Guys program for evaluating irrigation systems.
Meadows PlaceMeadows Place Mayor Charles
Jessup advises that its city “has no restrictions and does not foresee the need to call for restrictions in the immediate future.”
Missouri CityMissouri City, already affect-
ed by the First Colony MUD No. water restrictions, reports that this is the only water sup-plier with mandatory restrictions about which it is aware. “The remaining either are asking their customers for voluntary conser-vation or no restrictions at all,” said Communications Director Barbara Brescian. Missouri City
one victim and hit another in the head with the butt of his shotgun.
Although there were as many as 10 customers in the store, sev-eral were able to seek refuge by hiding in the back of the store.
Haenel described the shotgun toting suspects as Hispanic males. One was wearing black pants, a black hoodie and a red bandanna over his face. The other was wear-ing gray shorts, a dark-colored shirt and had a dark-colored mask over his face. A third possible suspect was identified as a black male who was waiting outside the store in a blue four-door Ford Taurus, which authorities believe to be the get-away vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers, Inc. at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).
Parade scheduled to honor Rosenberg National Little League on August 27 .................from page 1
Avenue J, where it will cross over to 3rd Street and continue through downtown to 3rd Street Park.
Mayor Morales stated, “The young men who make up the 13 and 14 year old All Stars are excellent representatives of our community and the RNLL as a whole. Their hard work and focus exemplifies the Little
League pledge to always do one’s best, and is a testament to the quality of the Rosenberg program, and the successes of RNLL in molding young men and women of character, courage and loyalty through its baseball and softball programs.”
Saturday’s parade will cele-brate the 13 and 14 year old All Star’s World Series run, and will
progress from City Hall to 3rd Street Park (800 3rd Street in Historic Downtown Rosenberg). A rally hosted by the Downtown Merchants of Rosenberg (DMOR) and RNLL will follow the parade in 3rd Street Park. 3rd Street will be closed from Avenue H to Avenue F to accom-modate those wishing to partici-pate in the parade and rally.
Mayor Morales continued, “I call on all citizens and business-es in the community to show your RNLL pride by wearing red and coming out for the parade and rally on Saturday, and by decorating your homes and businesses to show your support and thanks for the team’s stellar representation of the Rosenberg we all know and love to the rest of the State and Nation.”
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has 16 MUDs and two water con-trol and improvement districts providing water to residents.
StaffordOne of those water control and
improvement districts, Fort Bend WCID No. 2, serves a portion of Missouri City and all of the residents in Stafford. It reports that it has not issued water restric-tions, voluntary or mandatory, to its customers. Due to many years of planning, it also indicates it has an adequate water supply and infrastructure. “We are permit-ted to pump two billion gallons of water annually, we have an additional four billion gallons per year (of) available water supply,” said Owen Matherne, General Manager. However, Matherne said the district is asking custom-ers that even with this surplus of water “to conserve and not waste this precious resource.”
RosenbergOn the other side of the Brazos,
the City of Rosenberg said it is not currently under any water restric-tions. “Due to the drought, we are encouraging residents to be smart about their water usage,” said Rosenberg’s Communications
Director Angela E. Fritz. “We monitor our water system con-tinually,” she said, noting that the city would implement necessary restrictions in accordance with its Drought Contingency Plan. Not unlike other water providers, Rosenberg’s first step called for in the plan is voluntary restrictions.
RichmondFort Bend County’s seat,
Richmond, does not have any water restrictions at this time. “Not currently,” said City Manager Teri Vela, and “we are just watching and monitoring the situation daily and when we reach our threshold,” the Stage One voluntary restrictions will be declared. Vela said that would mean operating three days at 75 percent peak pumpage.
FulshearThe City of Fulshear in north-
west Fort Bend County has vol-untary water rationing underway as per Stage One of its Drought Contingency Plan. Residents, businesses, and homeowner asso-ciations are being asked to vol-untarily cut back on all outdoor water usage to help balance peak water demands.
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• RESIDENTIAL • REPAIRS • SERVICE
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such as remodeling, air conditioning, auto service, etc.
that you would like to reach 51,000 homes
in Fort Bend County and increase the growth
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0713-08030713-0803
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‘07 FORD
0126-0216
1964 Chevrolet - 2 doors, H.T. Impala automatic trans-mission. 283 V8 needs work, running, 2nd owner. Call Max 281-239-3552
‘64 CHEVROLET
0622-0713
1999 Lincoln Towncar. Excellent condition. New brakes. Includes Transferable 3 year warranty. 99K miles. Asking $6000. 281-265-6979
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District #111 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at the offices of Southwest Water Company 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Jennifer Weinecke, Rosemary Ruths, Charles Swihart, Brian Durbin, James Owen
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT:
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.30000/$100 $0.30000/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.00000
Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) 0.00%
Average appraised value $ 345,409 $ 356,875
General exemptions available $ 12,089 $ 12,491(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 333,320 $ 344,384Tax on average residence homestead $ 999.96 $ 1,033.15Annual increase/decrease in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $ 33.19and percentage of increase (+/-) 3.32%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District #112 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Thursday, September 1, 2011, 12:00 p.m., at the offices of Schwartz, Page & Harding 1300 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77056. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Anthony Baber, Kent Savage, James Grotte, Brian Janak, Doug Mirizzi
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: None
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTax rate $ 0.38000/$100 $0.38000/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.00000/$100
Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) 0.00%
Average appraised value $ 204,589 $ 205,335
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 204,589 $ 205,335Tax on average residence homestead $ 777.44 $ 780.27Annual increase/decrease in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $ 2.83and percentage of increase (+/-) 0.36%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Palmer Plantation Municipal Utility District #1 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 11:30 p.m., at the offices of Paul A. Philbin & Associates, 6363 Woodway, Suite 725, Houston, TX 77057. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Mike Ware, Lynn Macko, Larry Eaton, Terri Ellis
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: Tara Wagner
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTax rate $ 0.73500/$100 $0.73500/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.00000/$100
Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) 0.00%
Average appraised value $ 229,681 $ 230,533General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0
(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 229,681 $ 230,533Tax on average residence homestead $ 1,688.16 $ 1,694.41Annual increase/decrease in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $ 6.26and percentage of increase (+/-) 0.37%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Palmer Plantation Municipal Utility District #2 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 12:30 p.m., at the offices of Paul A. Philbin & Associates, 6363 Woodway, Suite 725, Houston, TX 77057. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: James Wagner, Benita Migues, Jim Gasper, Billy R. Siems, Elizabeth Layman
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: None
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTax rate $ 0.51500/$100 $0.51500/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.00000/$100
Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) 0.00%
Average appraised value $ 199,713 $ 202,014General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0
(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 199,713 $ 202,014Tax on average residence homestead $ 1,028.52 $ 1,040.37Annual increase/decrease in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $ 11.85and percentage of increase (+/-) 1.15%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216
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Rep. Pete Olson (R-Sugar Land) spoke to the Sugar Land Rotary yesterday about recent events in Washington and next steps to address the crisis of spending. He took questions about the vote to increase the debt ceiling and enact cuts to federal spending. He also pro-
vided an update on efforts in the House to promote energy production and job creation.
"Washington doesn't have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem, but we can-not fix this problem overnight, Olson said. “This agreement was far from perfect, but it is an
important step toward fiscal balance. It guar-antees a vote in the House and Senate on a bal-anced budget constitutional
amendment and cuts spending
by by more than it increases the debt ceiling. This agree-ment achieves two-thirds of the House Budget Discretionary spending cuts.
Each vote we take each is an opportunity to cut more spend-ing and get this nation back on track."
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you are inVited to attend a public meeting for the FM 1092/Murphy Road Access Management Study conducted by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in association with the City of Missouri City and the Texas Department of Transportation. The corridor study area is defined as the southern section of FM 1092 from SH 6 South to Dove Country Road, just north of the city limits of Missouri City. FM 1092 is a major north-south arterial, which provides connections between US 59 to the north and SH 6 to the south.
H-GAC is conducting a public meeting to solicit comments from people who use the study corridor or own property along the corridor. The study goals and preliminary recommendations will be presented, and feedback will be invited.
H-GAC representatives will be available at this meeting to answer questions. For more information about access management, visit www.h-gac.com/taq.
H-GAC will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending H-GAC functions. Requests from persons needing special accommodations should be received by H-GAC staff 24 hours prior to a function. The public
meeting will be conducted in English and requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should be made at least two working days prior to a function. Please call 713-993-4557 for assistance.
FM 1092 Public Meeting regarding safety and mobility improvements
Wednesday, august 31, 20116:00-8:00 p.m.
Miércoles, 31 de agosto del 20116:00-8:00 p.m.
Usted está invitado a una reunión pública para el
estudio de administración de acceso de la carretera FM 1092/
Murphy Road realizado por el Consejo del área de Houston-
Galveston (H-GaC), en colaboración con la ciudad de Missouri
City y el departamento de transporte de texas. el segmento
del estudio se define como la parte sur de la FM 1092 desde la
carretera sH 6 sur a dove Country Road, justo al norte de los
límites de Missouri City. La carretera FM 1092 es una importante
arteria de circulación norte-sur, que ofrece conexión entre la
carretera Us 59 hacia el norte y la sH 6 hacia el sur.
H-GaC realizará una
reunión pública para
recibir comentarios
de las personas que
utilizan el corredor
del estudio o que
tienen propiedades a lo largo del corredor. Se presentarán los
objetivos del estudio y sus recomendaciones preliminares, y se
invitará a ofrecer retroalimentación sobre el estudio.
Los representantes del H-GaC estarán disponibles para contestar
preguntas en esta reunión. Para más información acerca de la
administración de acceso, visite www.h-gac.com/taq.
H-GAC proveerá acomodaciones razonables para las personas
que asistan a las funciones del H-GAC. Las solicitudes de las
personas que necesitan acomodaciones especiales deben ser
recibidas por el personal del H-GAC 24 horas antes de una
función. La reunión pública será conducida en inglés y las
solicitudes para intérpretes de
idioma u otras necesidades
especiales de comunicación
deben ser realizadas por lo
menos dos días laborales antes
de una función. Favor de llamar
al número 713-993-4557 para
asistencia.
reunión Pública de FM 1092 sobre mejoras de seguridad y movilidad
Miércoles, 31 de agosto del 2011
Quail Valley Middle school
3019 FM 1092
MissoURi City, tX 77459
SL Central prison unit to be emptied out by end of August ....from page 1housed there were sent to other prisons earlier in the month, according to accounts.
What is understood about the prison closure is that it was fueled by the state’s budget shortfall. It represented an opportunity for Texas to save $12.5 million a year and it came to pass.
And now, Sugar Land, itself, will have made history with the prison closure, too. The city will have been the first in Texas to have had a prison closed. Bittersweet in more ways than one!
Parents in uproar about lateFort Bend ISD bus first school day ..............................................from page 1
Department to tell them they were waiting on a bus. After a couple of failed attempts to get a “live voice” for a status update to relieve their concerns, one of the parents said he told the dis-trict’s receptionist, “Don’t send me to a voice mail!” But, the Transportation Department was where he ended up again, with the voice mail recording on the other end.
The kids were finally dropped off at their bus stop close to 5 p.m. on Monday, an hour and a half late, reports one of the parents.
But before that, the frustrated and worried group of parents’
alternative to get some kind of res-olution was to “call the newspa-per,” and they did. As the incident was being related to the "Star" over a cell phone, the school bus arrived and parents could be heard, elated to see that their kids were fine and had not been sub-jected to any of their worst fears.
FBISD Communications Director Nancy Porter said it was the first day of school, “and buses generally run multiple routes.” She said it took lon-ger to load the buses to make sure everyone was on the right bus, and also said the buses were running late in the Belknap
Brookside neighborhood.Should this situation repeat
itself, that is, a parent is not able to speak to someone in the Transportation Department’s office after 5 p.m., and is con-cerned about their child being late, Porter asks that the child’s school be called or alternatively, the Fort Bend ISD Police Dispatch at 281-634-5500, which has an operator on duty 24/7.
FBISD provides bus transporta-tion services to more than 36,000 students daily, “and the staff is working diligently to resolve all transportation issues in a timely manner,” said Porter.
Child Advocates of Fort Bend staff and guests celebrated the agency’s 20th anniversary on Wednesday evening with an open house. Ruthanne Mefford, Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Executive Director, thanked all of the guests and reminded everyone that “without the involvement of everyone in the room, the vision to start the first and only program for abused and neglected children
in Fort Bend County would never have come to fruition. Formed in 1991 with a volunteer Executive Director and one foster child, the agency now has 24 full-time staff members, 800 trained volunteers and served 1,391 children last year.”
Texas State Representative John Zerwas was presented with a “Big Voice For Little Texans” award during the short ceremony.
The award is reserved for legis-lators who exhibited leadership during the legislative session in making foster children a priority.
“In 1991, Suzanne Kern and Judge Stansbury had the vision to build a community of volunteers who would be specially trained to advocate for children in the foster care system who had suffered the tragedy of abuse and neglect, these volunteers would provide
a voice for the children so they didn’t fall through the cracks of the legal system. I doubt they ever imagined that we would grow from a rented office space in a strip mall to a building where we could office side by side with our partners to better help children and truly become a “full service”, “one stop shop” for child vic-tims and their families,” stated Mefford.
State Representative John Zerwas was presented with a “Big Voice for Little Texans award during Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s anniversary celebration on Wednesday evening. Shown (L to R) are Judge Ronald Pope, Texas CASA Representative Andrea Sparks, Child Advocates of Fort Bend Executive Director Ruthanne Mefford and Representative Zerwas.
Child Advocates of Fort Bend celebrates 20th Anniversary
On September 15, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will launch a new online catalog sys-tem by Polaris Library Systems, a leading provider of library-auto-mation technology. The upgrade to Polaris replaces an integrated library system (ILS) that is more than 12 years old.
The upgrade to Polaris marks a new era in FBCL’s online library experience. In addition to the online library catalog, Polaris also
encompasses the customer data-base and circulation system that is used to check items in and out. The new system will provide a more efficient means to manage resources, reduce costs, boost pro-ductivity, and improve customer satisfaction. Library users will save time and get better search results with the Polaris system’s improved searching ability and ease-of-use.
The conversion to this new sys-
tem is a huge endeavor, involving the transfer of more than 900,000 records for library materials and the accounts of more than 375,600 cardholders. Starting September 1, library customers will still be able to search the current online cata-log, but they cannot place holds until after the new system goes live on September 15.
Fort Bend County Libraries researched a number of possible ILS replacements prior to the deci-
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For more information about the transition to Polaris, watch for updates on the library’s webpage – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us.
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